Harilik väätkõrvits Cyclanthera pedata

Achocha.
This fast growing climbing vine bears green fruit, 4-8 cm long, resembling cucumbers. Young fruits may be eaten fresh or canned like pickling cucumbers. Achocha loves heat and should be grown with support.

 

Eng.: Achocha, Caigua. Suom.: Herkkuhyppykurkku. Sven.: Korila.