Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

Description

The horned melon is a vining annual that can be grown practically anywhere, provided a warm season. Plants can produce up to 100 fruits on a single vine. Provide support for the tendrils to grab. Leaves and stems are hairy.

Hardiness

Not frost hardy.

Growing Environment

Grow much like pumpkins or watermelons. Grow in full sun. Provide regular water.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Horned melons are generally eaten raw. Cut open the ripe fruit and sprinkle with sugar, which enhances the flavor considerably. The seeds are edible.

Native Range

Native to Africa. The horned melon is now grown commercially on all continents (aside from Antarctica).

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