6 seeds
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The Cyclanthera is a beautiful climbing plant that produces spiky fruits measuring 3 to 4 inches long with a cucumber-like taste.
The plant will quickly reach a height of 10 to 12 feet.
It is also known as the Andean cucumber or Achocha.
Start indoors 2 weeks before the last expected frost, plant at a depth of 1/2 inch.
It is essential to acclimate the plants grown indoors before transplanting them into the garden.