Caigua / Slipper Gourd Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$4.95
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SKU
GH2060
Cucumber texture and green bean flavors.
An exotic vegetable grown and cherished by the Aztecs. Cucumber texture and green bean flavors. They are often pickled, eaten raw with salads, or as a vegetable. Larger-size caiguas can be consumed stuffed and braised, too. These were a big hit at the farmers' market once they were sampled!
The plant is also an ancient Peruvian and Bolivian medicinal plant whose use dates back to the Inca population and was used for healing ceremonies.
| Botanical Name | Cyclanthera pedata |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 10 |
| 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 | 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Growth Habit | Vines & Climbers |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| 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; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
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