• Other Names: African horned cucumber, Kiwano melon, Jelly melon, Gaka fruit, Gakachika, Horned melon, Spiked melon, English tomato melon
• Botanical Name: Cucumis Metuliferus
• Soil Preference: Rich, Well-drained, Loamy soil with 6.0-6.5pH
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• Temperature Preference: 70-95°F
• Days to Germination: 7-14 days, seeding temperature 60-95°F(Jump start by soaking seeds in water overnight right before planning)
• Days to Maturity: 110 - 125 Days
• Sow Method: Direct Sow, Transplant
• Planting Time: Spring, All year-round in frost free climates
• Seed Depth: 1/2"-1"
• Plant Spacing: Approx. 35" apart in group of 2-3 Seeds