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| Pretty, palmate leaves, displaying some yellowing, here, unfortunately. (Container growing is not my forte!) |
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| Caigua bloom |
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| Smooth, slipper-like fruit |
Surprisingly, these tender vines were able to cope with a few light frosts. I harvested this small lot on Aug. 30 and a slightly larger crop in mid-September. They are different in texture to cucumber but share a similar flavour. They can be pickled, sautéed or eaten fresh. As they mature, the pods become hollow which makes them perfect for stuffing.
I tried this tex-mex recipe (she has great info and photos so have a look!). It makes a great zucchini or pepper stuffer too. Yum!
