Cuchinito (Cyclanthera brachystachya)

Family: Cucurbitaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Cyclanthera brachystachya is a ANNUAL growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is in flower from August to September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is up to 4cm long. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is up to 4cm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Shrublands in the Andes at elevations of 1500 - 3500 metres. (Zone 9)