CUCUMBER - Achocha

Days To Maturity: 60-70 Full Sun Cyclanthera pedata. Vigorous climbing vine reaching 8–12 ft tall, producing abundant, unusual green fruits with a fresh, distinctly cucumber-like flavour. Harvest young for fresh eating, salads and pickling; larger fruits can be stuffed or cooked. Highly productive and unique. Also known as Bolivian cucumber. 8 seeds per packet Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost. Sow ½–¾" deep and keep warm until germination. Transplant after frost, spacing 18–24" apart. Provide a sturdy trellis. Harvest fruits young and tender.