Achocha

[sparrow100]

I like fat baby - I tried the bigger versions with no success but Fat Baby are reliable and 4 plants produces kilos of the things. They have self-seeded on my allotment so now there's no need for me to plant them. Also a bonus...

This is my pic of the various ages of an achocha fruit, all edible bar the one on the far right which is only worth picking for saving seeds:

[Scarlet]

One used to reseed but this year I didn’t get any. I suppose it depend on how hou grow. I cover loads of areas with a newspaper and grass mulch in desperation to halt some weeds!

[self-contained]

This is my pic of the various ages of an achocha fruit, all edible bar the one on the far right which is only worth picking for saving seeds:

Those are very cool!

Must. Not. Buy. More. Seeds.

[Nicos]

Those spikes are fairly soft and easily rub off

[happyhumph]

Quite an apt thread as I've just finished pickling 4 jars of them. Very vigorous and prolific. I've found the flavour a bit bland to be honest, currently experimenting with ways to make them taste interesting. Easy enough to grow, and I suppose you get different nutrients which is always good. Easy to put in sauces, pasta bakes etc as don't really taste of much, just kind of 'green'.

If I find a good recipe I'll let you know!

[robbra]

I'll be ordering some seeds, none at 50p in Wyvale, just for the interest to see what they're like. Trouble is now everything is a waiting game.
Thanks for the replies.
Rob

[sparrow100]

I'll be ordering some seeds, none at 50p in Wyvale, just for the interest to see what they're like. Trouble is now everything is a waiting game.
Thanks for the replies.
Rob

There are some in the VSP... That thing that no one orders from any more...but should. *hopeful face*

[robbra]

Hi Sparrow100,
Have put a request in the misc section, no posts there for a few months so hope it's the right place.
Thanks for replying.
Rob

[veggiechicken]

Achocha update

I have spotted the first Achocha of Autumn

Fat baby


Bolivian Giant


Completely different leaves.



Rampant!! Tendrils like springs that cling to anything. Don't stand still for more than 5 seconds.

[remf33]

Hello
I plan on growing these this years ( I can never resist the new-to-me and novel... and have consequently had a lot of duds over the years...) I take it they are ok to grow in pots? Any tips re what size?

[SarrissUK]

Well, some of these seeds jumped into my basket on fleabay and checked themselves out! I must celebrate the new job somehow (other than the two massive creamcakes I had!! haha)