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    Achocha

    Scientific Name: Cyclanthera pedata

    Also Known As

    • Achokcha
    • Caigua
    • Caygua
    • Cayua
    • Korila
    • Wild Cucumber

    Plant type

    annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 1'-14'
    • W: 3'-8'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Achocha plant details

    Achocha is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Achocha

    Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
    Plant family: cucurbitaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 14 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: edible, medicinal, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Achocha

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Quite the entertaining vegetable, you can think of this annual climbing cucurbit as both a useful herbal remedy, a new & interesting salad vegetable, & as garden fireworks. It explodes! To 6’, “Caigua” requires a hot spot in the garden to really get going, & rich, fertile soil. As a vegetable it can be used in salads, or steamed. Herbally, the fruit has anti-inflammatory, weight reducing, lipid-absorbing, cholesterol & blood sugar regulating affects. Also it tastes good! Seeds are interestingly turtle-shaped. Fun! When ripe, the fruits become spring-loaded missile devices, & turn themselves inside-out to launch their seeds away into the garden. We would advise wearing goggles to avoid eye injury if you’re going in for an up-close investigation of this process.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Achocha plant

    How to Grow Achocha

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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