Unique fruit with spiky skin and bright orange colour
Refreshing flavour with hints of passionfruit, banana, and lime
Ideal for both sweet and savoury dishes
Vigorous climbing growth, perfect for trellises and fences
Rich in vitamins, adding nutritional value to meals
Thrives in warm conditions with full sun exposure
Climate Guide Tropical & Sub-Tropical: All Year Round Temperate: Spring & Summer Cool: Spring to Early Summer
How to Grow Position: Full Sun
How Choose a sunny, well-drained position and mix Yates Dynamic Lifter into the soil. Sow seed direct where the plants are to grow, next to a trellis or support (up to 2 m). Sow 2-3 seeds at each position and later thin to the strongest plant. Keep the soil moist.
Care Feed plants every fortnight with Yates Thrive Flower & Fruit Soluble Fertiliser. Protect from snails and slugs with Yates Snail & Slug Bait.
Hint Pick cucumbers regularly (wearing gloves) to promote a longer harvest. Best flavour is when the fruit is orange-yellow.
Bursting with a unique blend of flavours, Yates Heirloom Cucumber African Horn is a fascinating addition to any garden. Also known as kiwano or jelly melon, this spiny cucumber thrives in warm conditions, producing vibrant, golden-orange fruit with a refreshing taste that hints at passionfruit, banana, and lime.
Its seedy pulp is perfect for adding an exotic twist to both savoury and sweet salads, bringing a tropical flair to your dishes. A vigorous climber, this plant flourishes when supported by a trellis, making it an excellent space-saving choice for home gardeners. With its high vitamin content and striking appearance, it not only adds visual appeal but also a nutritional boost to your meals.
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