Giant Bolivian Achocha

We first read about Achocha in the wonderful book Lost Crops of the Incas many years ago. In that book there was description of a huge Achocha, but although we grew many varieties over the years, we never found a really big one like it – until Ben tracked down seven seeds from a collector in Bolivia. The rambling plants grow huge fruit about 5 -6 inches long. 

They are tasty both raw and cooked – very like sweet green peppers. And the huge vines yield lots of fruit. You do need a polytunnel or (large!) greenhouse for this one though.

Amazing! Fried, or stuffed and roasted, it makes a great dinner.