{"product_id":"kiwano","title":"Kiwano","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiwano, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eHorned Melon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eAfrican Horned Cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eJelly Melon\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a vigorous climbing vine that produces striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eorange-yellow fruits covered with soft horns\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bright green, jelly-like flesh has a refreshing flavor resembling a blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"392\"\u003ecucumber, kiwi, banana, and lime\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kiwano is rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"491\"\u003evitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants, and dietary fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows well in warm climates and is well-suited to the Gulf region when planted during the cooler growing season. It performs best in gardens, raised beds, trellised systems, large containers, and greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"749\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epoqis\" data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rsqle4\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eJanuary to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (for greenhouse cultivation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"okcs7h\" data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eAvoid outdoor sowing during the hottest summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n0pqci\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"962\"\u003ewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zksuz7\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e6.0–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gq4w29\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eSow seeds directly into the ground or in seed trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"28tl3h\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e2–3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bvsbhl\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xnz9ux\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eTransplant carefully to avoid disturbing the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vhhj4p\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e24–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jm01n4\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e22–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17zeubh\" data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3nx251\" data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eDuring extreme Gulf heat, provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e30% afternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ms36o\" data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eWater deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fbst2p\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eReduce watering slightly as fruits begin to mature to improve flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"anfo3h\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eAvoid waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhh82u\" data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wqhaml\" data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15k7ns2\" data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e3–4 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2yjxdy\" data-start=\"2034\" 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data-end=\"2150\"\u003eSupport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7kz1yg\" data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eGrow plants on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003etrellis, fence, or netting\u003c\/strong\u003e for straighter fruits, improved air circulation, and easier harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bbh8qx\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4nujlz\" data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eHarvest begins:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8vujfl\" data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e90–120 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ul7fre\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003eFruits are ripe when:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f0xg29\" data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eSkin turns \u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003ebright orange to golden yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y8nusq\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003eThe fruit feels firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15f82ja\" data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eMature fruits store well for several weeks at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qe4456\" data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003ePlant during \u003cstrong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e for the highest yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uuqn60\" data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eApply organic mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"helxks\" data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003eFertilize every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e with a balanced fertilizer during vegetative growth, then switch to one higher in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vibh2a\" data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eEncourage pollinators or hand-pollinate flowers if fruit set is poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2na9kb\" data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003eKiwano grows exceptionally well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003eraised beds, trellised gardens, 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