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Caigua

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Cyclanthera pedata

Cucurbitaceae


Lifespan: Annual

Origin: Ande

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.

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