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This is one of the most unusual fruits we grow. Though originating in South and Central America, they are also well-suited for almost all U.S. hardiness zones. When eaten raw, the small green fruits are crunchy, watery, and have a faint cucumber-like taste. When cooked, they’re much less watery and have a taste similar to green peppers. Fat Babies can be stir-fried, used in pastas, pizzas, soups, or anything really! They also make excellent pickles and get plenty of attention at the farmers’ markets!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Cyclanthera brachystachya |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/8 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Seed is poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Vines & Climbers |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 8 |
