Cyclanthera pedata (Pepino Relleno)
Cyclanthera pedata (Pepino Relleno)
5 (10)m, Pepino Cucumber or Pepino relleno is an annual, fast growing vine native to Mexico in semi-arid areas. Makes yellowish green, strongly dissected leaves and rather small flowers, followed by large "cucumbers" which are filled with air ! These are used in the cookery Central and South America. The fruits are stuffed with ground meat and rice. Seeds from a plantation in the village of Subia (Departamento de Cundinamarca, Colombia). A delicious vegetable easily grown in any rich soil in a sunny spot.Seeds are not available for a delivery to the U.S.
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