Topic: Anchocha seeds for swap ( like peppers easy to grow)

[leesa662000]

Hi everyone, I have hundreds of Anchocha seeds for swap ( these are little green 'pepper' like creations from the cucumber family). You can eat them as babys in salads, fry them, etc..... Growing them is simple. Put them in moist compost in spring. By august, you will have them coming out of your ears. They need no special treatment apart from initial slug protection when seedlings. The vines look a bit like, well , a certain well known plant that is smoked as a recreational drug.... begins with an m.......

I had 3 seeds given to me by a member of allotments4all last year, and I had HUNDREDS OF FRUIT! and even more seeds...

I'm looking to swap for any unwanted seeds for next year (vege/fruit) or cuttings for my allotment. I will also give away if you have nothing to swap.

I can forward a picture of these stange beins if anyone wants to look.

[Lindsay]

Picture please - in case it is m........!!! 8)

Can swap for some fennel seeds and/or small pumpkin (courge musquée de provence)

[leesa662000]

Hi, I have NO idea about posting pictures. If you im me your email, I can send them that way.

If anyone is kind enough to explain how to post pictures on this site,  please could you wait until tomorrow. I will just confuse myself tonight...(after a bottle of red wine) .

Leesax

[Lindsay]

Thanks for the picture - I'd love some - I'll pm you my address!

[Biscombe]

I would love some! I could send you a selection of veg seeds in exchange!

[Rhubarb Thrasher]

They are mentioned in the book "The Lost Crops of the Incas" http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=1398&page=206

As someone said - the Incas knew what they were doing when they lost this one, it tastes (*&**&*& terrible. i grew it this year and ate one

[Tin Shed]

I grew it this year, but never got round to eating one - perhaps just as well!!

[Rhubarb Thrasher]

you've inspired me to try some more. The book I give the link for is really interesti ng too. Anyone tried Pacay (Ice-Cream Beans)? http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=1398&page=277

[Squashmad]

I grew them this year too - and then couldn't fancy eating them - as they don't look very tempting!! Won't grow them again.

[raisedbedted]

I grew them this year and fried like a green pepper I think they're lovely.

There were at least 4 people who grew them at our site who wouldnt eat them because they looked funny  :o

I might grow slightly less next year though as they are incredibly prolific.

[RosieMcPosie]

WOW leesa, these look fab! i'd love to try some- is there anything in particular you want? or just a selection of different veg and fruit?
will pm you :D

[Rob08]

I can trade you Achocha for another strain of Achocha if you wish, I also have seed for West Indian Gherkins (similar growing requirements) and Kiwano/jelly fruit/African horned cucumber (full packet and you are welcome to it - meant to be a 'gourmet' taste but to me it is bleugh!).

[Weed-Digga]

Kiwano/jelly fruit/African horned cucumber (full packet and you are welcome to it - meant to be a 'gourmet' taste but to me it is bleugh!).

Oh no!! I have some of those for next year, and was really looking forward to them.

[saddad]

I've got some as well! I gave R-T his... the tiny ones are ok raw and the bigger ones are good cooked... and the leaves do look strangely familiar!!!
 8)