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Achocha Lady's Slipper Seeds

€3.50

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.

Average number of seeds: 4

Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.

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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.

Average number of seeds: 4

Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.

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.

Average number of seeds: 4

Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie

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