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..your secret for success must be wickes compost... ;) ;D
that's what I thought mine would grow like, when I grew it, but it didn'tare you sure this belongs in Edible Plants? :)
I'm intrigued too - looks similar to mine (Caigua/slipper) but then again, not. Fruits are the same, but the leaves are much larger and then there's the rampantness :oMine's much more delicate but I think with more flowers and actually, it's one of my favourite plants this year, growing up (and out) entwined with my Meraviglia di Venezia.Did you feed it a lot? You must have surely. I don't much like it raw, but it's interesting cooked.
I know Galina. I've grown both. It's definitely caigua, the fruit at least, just the leaves are bigger, maybe down to feed - which is what I'm wondering.
My Achocha is one of the few things I haven't grown from seed myself this year. We had a visit from the Research Officer at Ryton Organic Gardens earlier in the year and he brought the plants with him. I also had a squash from him, a type of Hubbard I think, but I can't remember the variety.[attachment=1]I've emailed him about them and will report back. :)
Quote from: earlypea on August 22, 2010, 09:13:53I know Galina. I've grown both. It's definitely caigua, the fruit at least, just the leaves are bigger, maybe down to feed - which is what I'm wondering.The word 'caigua' confused me, because it is a generic name for achocha. However a quick peek on the RealSeeds website shows that they sell a variety 'Caigua'. But that one has prickly fruits and lacy leaves.http://www.realseeds.co.uk/cucumbers.htmlDifferent yet again! Fascinating, maybe there are slipper/baby/caigua crosses out there....