Cucumis is a genus of climbing plants characterized by their tendrils, encompassing cucumbers, melons, and gherkins. Approximately 30 species are indigenous to Africa, while 25 species are found in India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

Cucumis 'Deco-Fruits Mixed'

Cucumis 'Sakamari'

Cucumis africanus

Cucumis africanus 'Decumis 1688'

Cucumis africanus 'Decumis 1689'

Cucumis anguria is a vigorous annual vine that can grow up to 3 meters in length. Its foliage consists of lobed green leaves that have a slightly bristly texture. The plant produces yellow flowers that give way to egg-sized green fruits, which are coated in coarse hairs or soft spines. Inside, the fruit contains pale green flesh and seeds.

Cucumis anguria

Cucumis dipsaceus

Cucumis hirsutus 'Decumis 1687'

Cucumis mela 'Px 03751427'PBR

Cucumis mela 'Remo'PBR

Cucumis mela 'Samit'PBR

Cucumis mela 'Sv3218mg'PBR

Cucumis mela 'Sv5384mc'PBR

Cucumis mela 'Sv5448ml'PBR

Cucumis mela 'Sv6062mc'PBR

Cucumis mela 'Sv6347mc'PBR

Cucumis mela 'Sv7559mc'PBR

Cucumis melo is a wild melon species that serves as the genetic foundation for all cultivated varieties. This annual plant has a sprawling growth habit, reaching lengths of up to 1.5 meters, and features broad, fuzzy leaves along with unbranched tendrils. It bears yellow flowers that are either male or female, both present on the same plant. The resulting fruit is round and comes in various sizes, with skin textures and flavors that differ by cultivar. Skin characteristics can be smooth, as seen in honeydew melons; ribbed, typical of cantaloupes; or netted, like muskmelons.

Cucumis melo

Cucumis melo '007 Honey'

Cucumis melo '1164397 Rz'PBR

Cucumis melo '92141 Mem'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Acosta'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Alameda'

Cucumis melo 'Albal'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Allegreto'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Almaden'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Almanzor'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Alpes'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Alvaro' is a cantaloupe variety well-suited for cultivation outdoors in the UK. This annual plant can reach lengths of up to 2 meters and features lobed green leaves that have a bristly texture. In late summer, it produces yellow flowers that mature into smooth, pale yellow melons adorned with unique green stripes. The flesh inside is pale orange, offering a notably sweet taste.

Cucumis melo 'Alvaro'

Cucumis melo 'Ama371037'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Ama371047'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Ama371058'

Cucumis melo 'Ama40em26'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Amad110222'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Amad110229'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Amad120242'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Amadn1063'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Amaregal'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Amber Nectar'

Cucumis melo 'Ana1111029'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Ana1111030'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Ana1111042'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Ana1111051'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Arava'

Cucumis melo 'Arinto'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Arkade'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Arkaia'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Armero'PBR

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