{"product_id":"kiwano-cucumis-metuliferus-fruit-seeds-for-planting-ideal-for-kitchen-garden-and-exotic-backyard-harvests","title":"Kiwano Cucumis Metuliferus Fruit Seeds for Planting – Ideal for Kitchen Garden and Exotic Backyard Harvests","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eBring a touch of the tropics to your home garden with Kiwano (\u003cem data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eCucumis metuliferus\u003c\/em\u003e) seeds, also known as Horned Melon or African Horned Cucumber. This exotic fruit variety produces bright orange, spiky-skinned melons filled with jelly-like green flesh that’s mildly sweet and tangy. Highly decorative and delicious, the Kiwano melon is perfect for gardeners looking to add a unique and eye-catching plant to their kitchen garden or backyard. 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