Round Jelly Melon is a one-of-a-kind fruit that adds a unique twist to any garden. The spiky fruits start out pale green and mature to a vibrant orange, creating visual interest and a conversation starter. When young, the fruit tastes like a cucumber, perfect for pickling. Once mature, the jelly-like green flesh offers a sweet, tangy blend of banana and citrus flavors, making it a refreshing treat.
*Days to Maturity – Ready for harvest in approximately 75-100 days, providing an extended growing period.
*Dual Use – Enjoy immature fruit for a cucumber-like flavor or mature fruit for a sweet banana-citrus taste.
*Eye-Catching Appearance – Spiky, bright orange fruit adds unique color and texture to the garden.
*Versatile Culinary Use – Use in pickles when young or enjoy fresh and sweet when fully ripe.
Each packet contains approximately 15-20 seeds.
Product Title: Round Jelly Melon Seeds – Unique Spiky Fruit with Sweet Banana-Citrus Flavor (15-20 Seeds)
Jelly Melon - Round Jelly Melon Seeds
Start Jelly Melon seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date to ensure a strong start without risking transplant stress. Jelly Melon plants do not like to become root bound, so avoid starting them too early.
Plant seeds 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep and cover with soil, keeping the area consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 10-14 days. When transplanting outdoors, space plants 3-4 feet (90-120 cm) apart if they’ll sprawl on the ground, or 1 foot (30 cm) apart if trellised.
Cucumis metuliferus
Also known as horned melon, African horned melon, kiwano melon