Some do great, others are not true to their parent due to grafting. Fun hobby either way. Hi Kirby, thanks for your comment. What a great idea to harvest and dry some of the seeds. I would love to know if they will germinate. Pollinating by hand was not necessary since I had lots of pollinators in the polytunnel but you could give it a go anyway. My daughter wsd in our back yard and found a ton of these growing in a old shed with just two walls. We live in Texas and it is October here and U never seen them before.
We are in Ths USA. What a pleasant surprise! I wonder how it got there as you have not planted it yourself. There must have been some seeds in bird droppings and the seeds germinated. Enjoy your free fruits!!! Laila Noort recently posted… C is for Cauliflorous — Word up!
Have grown Kiwano for first time this year. Grew one in a mm pot and one in a mm pot. The plant in the mm pot has 5 fruits which are beginning to ripen late August. The plant in the larger pot produced a lot more foliage and the fruits are starting to form but I doubt if they will ripen as it will soon cool down. Very easy to grow in a cool greenhouse.
Many thanks for your comment. I am glad you were also successful in growing Kiwano plants. Interesting that the plant in the mm pot seem to produce better fruits. Maybe it is because they like a bit of stress to grow fruit. Let me know what you think about the flavour Lee! Laila Noort recently posted… A Sunflower is filled with Florets. They magically appeared in our little suburban garden a few months ago after our Apple cucumbers had finished.
This will be a first for us so we are excited about the fruit. That is so nice Lyn, and a bit surprising to see them appear in the UK. I grew them this summer in Show Low, Arizona. We are at feet elevation. I started the plants indoors in early May and transplanted into the ground in late May.
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Your privacy is important to us. Stay tuned for the first newsletter in the morning, straight to your inbox. For now, feel free to continue reading. Plus, the plant suffers from few pests and diseases. What is Horned Melon? How to Plant Horned Melon Horned melons grow well in zones 9 to Planting Seed Plant in spring when the temperatures are consistently warm.
You should see germination in about three weeks or less. Planting Seedlings Dig a hole about the size of a standard dinner plate. Caring for Horned Melon With just a little work, horned melon is easy to look after.
Fertilizer Horned melons need regular fertilizer. Water Give horned melons a single deep watering once per week. A deep watering encourages deep root development and a healthy plant. There are still a few pests and diseases to watch for, however. Cucumber Mosaic Virus This is not one of the many mosaic viruses that horned melon is resistant to.
Watermelon Mosaic Virus This virus is also transferred to horned melons by aphids and other little insects.
Your goal is to avoid aphids all together. Fusarium Wilt This is a soil-borne pathogen and common in North America. To deal with fusarium wilt, try the following: Use organic fertilizer that slowly releases the nitrogen over a longer period of time.
Weed regularly. Many weed varieties harbor pathogens. Clean all tools in bleach and water. Use a fungicide. Talk to your local garden center and ask which one is suitable for fusarium wilt. Harvesting and Using Horned Melon When the stems holding the melon turn brown, the melon is ready. The easiest way to get the flesh out is to scoop it out of the shell with a spoon.
Was this article helpful? Yes No. This article contains incorrect information This article does not have the information I am looking for. This native of South Africa, hardy in U. Department of Agriculture zone 10 and up, thrives in mild climates that resemble its natural environment. Horned melon resists common afflictions such as root-knot nematodes, powdery mildew, melon aphids and greenhouse white flies.
Select a planting site with rich, well-drained soil and full sunlight exposure. Horned melon prefers clay or loamy soil with a pH range of 6. Choose an area near a trellis or fence to promote climbing.
Leave 18 to 24 inches between groups of two or three seeds. Allow about six feet of space between rows.
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