{"product_id":"horned-melon-seeds-fruit-plant","title":"Horned Melon Seeds - Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eHorned melon, commonly known as kiwano and botanically classified as \u003cem data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eCucumis metuliferus\u003c\/em\u003e, is a warm-season annual vine valued for its vigorous growth and distinctive fruit. It develops trailing stems with broad leaves and produces yellow flowers followed by spiny, orange fruits during the growing season. This plant thrives in warm climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Horned melon is commonly grown in garden beds, fields, and trellised systems, where it establishes readily from seeds under warm conditions and requires adequate space for vine expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1anteam\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eFast-growing vine with trailing or climbing habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ruikpu\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eProduces spiny orange fruits after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xsybyv\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eSuitable for garden beds and trellis cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dw1kw3\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eAdapted to warm climates and full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e20fbs\" data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eEstablishes easily from seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1643\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wynjsq\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cucumis metuliferus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9zj4mi\" data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eCommon name (US)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kiwano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w5aps2\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eSeed type \/ variety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Orange variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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