Caigua
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Cyclanthera pedata
Cucurbitaceae
Lifespan: Annual
Origin: Andes
Height/width: Up to 30', if not cut back.
Culture: Full sun. Well-drained soil.
Description: Ornamental herbaceous perennial. Trailing vine. Self-pollinator. Young fruit can be eaten fresh off the vine. Cucumber like taste. Cook, stuff, pickle mature fruit. Leaves and immature shoots consumed like greens. High in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Antioxidant.
Harvest time: 70 days until harvest.