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Cucumis melo chito, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and commonly known as Skip, is an annual plant native to regions including Afghanistan, Angola, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, and India. Cucumis melo chito (Latin: Cucumis melo chito, family Cucurbitaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cucumis melo chito is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cucumis melo chito is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family native to AFG, ANG, CHA, ERI, ETH, and GST. Cucumis melo chito thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cucumis melo chito grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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