AFRICAN HORNED

AFRICAN HORNED

(Cucumis metuliferus) Heirloom. Also known as Jelly Melon. Medium sized, spiny, greeny orange fruit with flesh on inside similar to crystal apple variety. Attractive & unusual fruit with flavour resembling a cross between citrus & pomegranate. Does best in warmer areas. Native to Africa. 50-100 days. 100 seeds

DID YOU KNOW: Cucumber flowers are only open for one day and require as many as 20 insect visits before being pollinated.

(Cucumber01018)

SKU	Cucumber01018
Shipping Weight	0.0010kg
Shipping Width	0.010m
Shipping Height	0.010m
Shipping Length	0.010m

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