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- Days to maturity
- 120 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Jelly Melon, better known as Kiwano or African Horned Cucumber, is Cucumis metuliferus, offered here from New Zealand. The thorny, oval fruits are packed with a greenish-gold gel and many seeds, with a flavor between pomegranate and citrus. Allow about 120 days.
Jelly Melon traits
- Cucumis metuliferus, not a true cucumber
- Thorny oval fruit with greenish-gold gel
- Pomegranate and citrus flavor
- About 120 days
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Novelty fruit
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jelly Melon this page | 120 days | — | — |
| Athens | 75 days | — | — |
| Edmonson | 70 days | — | — |
| Langelang Giant | 70 days | — | — |
| Little Potato | 70 days | Semi-bush | — |
| Marketmore 76 | 70 days | — | — |
| Mideast Prolific | 70–85 days | — | — |
Jelly Melon FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Jelly Melon?
Jelly Melon, better known as Kiwano or African Horned Cucumber, is Cucumis metuliferus, offered here from New Zealand. The thorny, oval fruits are packed with a greenish-gold gel and many seeds, with a flavor between pomegranate and citrus.
How many days to maturity is Jelly Melon?
Jelly Melon is listed at 120 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Jelly Melon compare with other cucumber varieties?
Jelly Melon: 120 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Athens (75 days), Edmonson (70 days), Langelang Giant (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jelly Melon good for?
Jelly Melon is grown for fresh eating, novelty fruit.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.