Stuffing Cucumber, Achoccha
Cyclantheraedulis

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cyclanthera (sik-LANTH-er-uh)
Species: edulis (ED-yew-liss)

Synonym:Cyclanthera pedata var. edulis

Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting