Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

Description

Very fast growing, climbing vine to 50ft.

Hardiness

Not frost hardy.

Growing Environment

Needs warm to hot temperatures for fruit to ripen. Grow like a melon, provide ample water and full sun. It can be grown as an annual in most climates during warm months.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Eaten raw and made into preserves.

Native Range

Native to Brazil. Cultivated in parts of Central and South America.

Related Species

Cucurbitaceae
	Cucumis metuliferus Horned Melon		Cucumis zeyheri South African Spiny Cucumber
	Cucurbita ficifolia Malabar Gourd		Cucurbita pepo Spaghetti Squash
	Cyclanthera explodens Exploding Cucumber		Kedrostis leloja Kedrostis leloja
	Luffa cylindrica Luffa		Sicana odorifera Cassabanana