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Cucumbers

CA67‐20 ‐ Kiwano Melons CU33‐20 ‐ West Indian Gherkin

120 days. metuliferus. Open 65 days. Cucumis anguria. Open Pollinated. Pollinated. The produces good yields The plant produces heavy yields of 1 to 2" of thorny oval bright orange that are oval cucumbers. They have been used for filled with greenish‐gold gel. The centuries to make small pickles and have hairy leaves and stems and produce 6 relishes. It can be cooked and added to to 9" long melons. It has the tart flavor of soups. It was grown by Thomas Jefferson at pomegranate and citrus, a combination of Monticello garden between 1812 banana, melon, and flavor! They and 1824. They do great in hot and humid are very healthy too, full of vitamins A, B, regions. Also known as Burr Gherkin and C as well as essential minerals like Cucumber or Burr Cucumber. It is believed calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Also rich in that it originated in and then was taken to the West Indies antioxidants, which is always a plus! Grown for garnishes and are through the slave trade. The heirloom was introduced into the United excellent decorative . A gourmet variety sold at specialty markets. States in 1792 via , by Minton Collins of Richmond, Virginia, are excellent climbers and best when grown on a trellis. Grows USA. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department best in hot climates. Also known as African Horned Melons and Jelly of Agriculture, NSL 5769. Melons. Resistant to Melon and Greenhouse White Flies. Drought Tolerant. An heirloom variety originated from the Kalahari desert in Africa. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 19146. Disease Resistant: N, PM.

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