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Kiwano: How to Grow Exotic Fruit
10.10.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
This vine can reach a length of three meters and has large green leaves.
Kiwano begins to bloom in summer; the plant's large yellow flowers open early in the morning.
What kind of soil should it be
The soil should be constantly moderately moist and loose.
The optimal temperature for germinating kiwano seeds is +25… +35°C. Seeds germinate in 3-8 days.
Kiwano planting rules
After swelling, the seeds are placed in a place where it is warm for them to peck.
After this, they are planted in pots with a diameter of 10 cm.
The seedlings are sown in open soil, starting from the end of April, when the air temperature stops fluctuating greatly.
How to water
African fruit needs regular watering 2-3 times a week. In strong sunshine, when the ground cracks, you need to water the “horned melon” daily.
Watering must be done before sunrise or after sunset.
Weeds should be carefully removed from the garden bed where the fruit is grown.
How to understand that Kiwano is ripe
Ripe fruits of rich orange color with marble inclusions; there should be no dark brown spots or damage on the peel;
the fruit should be elastic to the touch; The ripe fruit has yellow thorns.
