{"product_id":"achocha-seeds-lady-slipper","title":"Cucumber Seeds, Achocha Lady Slipper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e(Cyclanthera pedata). A fast-growing heirloom from the Andes with a rich culinary legacy. Known as caigua or slipper gourd, this vigorous climber can reach up to 40 feet in a single season, producing a cascade of slipper-shaped fruits that are mild, juicy, and crisp, like a mixture of cucumber and sweet pepper. The fruits have been a staple of traditional Andean cooking for generations, most famously used in the Peruvian dish caiguas rellenas, in which the hollow fruits are stuffed with savory fillings and either steamed, roasted, or pan-fried. Young fruits can be enjoyed raw, while tender shoots and leaves are also edible and delicious when lightly cooked.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003eA stunning ornamental and edible in one, Lady’s Slipper thrives in warm weather and rich, well-drained soil. Best grown with a strong trellis or fence to support its rapid growth, it’s an excellent choice for edible landscapes or vertical gardens. The seeds. large, deeply ridged, and charcoal black, are among the most striking in the gourd family. Start indoors before the last frost or sow direct once the soil has warmed. A rare and culturally significant crop that deserves a place in every heirloom garden.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511940120862,"sku":"CU123","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/seed-packet-cucumber-gourd-cyclanthera-pedata-lady-slipper-gourd-lss-dsc_2407.jpg?v=1782408416","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/achocha-seeds-lady-slipper","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}