{"product_id":"kiwano-seeds-african-horned-cucumber-15-pcs","title":"Kiwano \/ African horned cucumber - 15 pcs seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds \u003c\/strong\u003efor Kiwano \u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003ecucumber\u003c\/span\u003e. Exotic decoration or an interesting new taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: \u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis metuliferus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003e(family Cucurbitaceae)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eVariety: \u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003eKiwano\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e are small, 9 to 15 cm long, oval in shape and weigh between 200 and 300 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe rind\u003c\/strong\u003e is bright orange-yellow, resembles an overripe cucumber and has numerous spines. The \u003cstrong\u003eflesh\u003c\/strong\u003e of the fruit is jelly-like and \u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003egreen\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e is unusual for our region – a combination of \u003cstrong\u003ecucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebanana\u003c\/strong\u003e with a hint of \u003cstrong\u003elemon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eIt can be grown in a greenhouse or outdoors; it is advisable to sow the seeds in a pot or small container first, to provide the necessary \u003cu\u003etemperature\u003c\/u\u003e and \u003cu\u003emoisture\u003c\/u\u003e at the initial stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eA \u003cu\u003eframe or netting\u003c\/u\u003e should be used to grow the plant, ensuring optimal growth, aeration and convenient harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003eThe seedlings\u003c\/span\u003e are ready for transplanting outdoors when they have \u003cstrong\u003e2nd-3rd true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and a stable soil temperature \u003cstrong\u003eabove 20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If growing outside a greenhouse, choose a sunny site sheltered from wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000FF;\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e should be moderate and at regular intervals. \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid infrequent watering with large amounts of water!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eFor soils poor in nutrients, we recommend feeding with \u003cstrong\u003efertilisers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e are ready to harvest when the rind is bright orange-yellow and slightly firm. When the rind softens, the flavour and texture change.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe inner \u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003egreen\u003c\/span\u003e part of the fruit is eaten and can be served with salt, sugar or in a salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"No Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115864899926,"sku":"130400","price":19.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/kivano-afrikanska-rogata-krastavitsa-15-br-semena-3.webp?v=1787849885","url":"https:\/\/urbanbotaniks.ro\/en\/products\/kiwano-seeds-african-horned-cucumber-15-pcs","provider":"UrbanBotaniks Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}