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Achocha (Cyclanthera pedata), a perennial vine native to Central and South America, thrives in regions such as Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, and Venezuela. Achocha (Latin: Cyclanthera pedata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Achocha is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Achocha is a member native to AGW, BOL, BZE, BZL, CLM, and COS. Achocha thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Achocha grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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