Achocha Lady's Slipper Seeds
Cyclanthera Pedata
Also known as caigua, caihua, korila, slipper gourd, wild cucumber, or Bolivian cucumber, Achocha is a fast-growing, vining plant native to the Andes, particularly Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. It thrives in cool climates, making it well-suited to the Irish weather. The plant produces small, green, spiny fruits that resemble miniature cucumbers and have a mildly sweet taste.
Seeds harvested: 2023
Average number of seeds: 4
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
Cyclanthera Pedata
Also known as caigua, caihua, korila, slipper gourd, wild cucumber, or Bolivian cucumber, Achocha is a fast-growing, vining plant native to the Andes, particularly Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. It thrives in cool climates, making it well-suited to the Irish weather. The plant produces small, green, spiny fruits that resemble miniature cucumbers and have a mildly sweet taste.
Seeds harvested: 2023
Average number of seeds: 4
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
Cyclanthera Pedata
Also known as caigua, caihua, korila, slipper gourd, wild cucumber, or Bolivian cucumber, Achocha is a fast-growing, vining plant native to the Andes, particularly Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. It thrives in cool climates, making it well-suited to the Irish weather. The plant produces small, green, spiny fruits that resemble miniature cucumbers and have a mildly sweet taste.
Seeds harvested: 2023
Average number of seeds: 4
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
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To ensure the best germination, the temperature must be 18-20°C. Sow seeds 2.5 cm deep in small pots with peat-free compost. Once established, plant 50 cm apart undercover or outside from late May to avoid frosts. Grow them up a string or support them with bamboo.
Sow indoors: March to May
Plant out: May to July
Harvesting time: August to October
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.
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When picked young, Achocha fruits are delicious eaten raw in salads, with a flavour similar to cucumbers. When mature, they are excellent for stuffing like peppers or cooking in various ways—fried, steamed, braised, or grilled. The flavour becomes more like that of a courgette when cooked.
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.
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