Achocha Fat Baby Cucumber Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.95
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SKU
GH1565
Fat Babies can be stir-fried, used in pastas, pizzas, soups, or anything really!
This is one of the most unusual fruits we grow. Though originating in South and Central America, they are also well-suited for almost all U.S. hardiness zones. When eaten raw, the small green fruits are crunchy, watery, and have a faint cucumber-like taste. When cooked, they’re much less watery and have a taste similar to green peppers. Fat Babies can be stir-fried, used in pastas, pizzas, soups, or anything really! They also make excellent pickles and get plenty of attention at the farmers’ markets!
| Botanical Name | Cyclanthera brachystachya |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 8 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/8 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Seed is poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Vines & Climbers |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
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