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Peruvian Caigua Plant

Peruvian Caigua Plant

Regular price $10.00 USD
Regular price $20.00 USD Sale price $10.00 USD
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PERUVIAN CAIGUA PLANT PLUG
🥒 Limited Quantity 

Grow a rare gem of Peruvian cuisine in your own backyard! Caigua (Cyclanthera pedata), also known as achoqcha or pepino andino, is a traditional climbing vegetable used in dishes like Caigua Rellena. Its hollow, crunchy fruit is perfect for stuffing, stir-frying, or eating raw.

What You’ll Receive:

  • One healthy, rooted Caigua plant plug (about 3–4 inches tall)

  • Started in our Ohio garden and ready to thrive

  • Fast-growing vine—provide a trellis or fence for best results

  • Harvest tender green fruits in as little as 60–75 days

🌞 Loves sun, heat, and consistent watering

đźšš SHIPPING INFO

  • Ships Monday 8am only to preserve plant health (avoids weekend delays)

  • We strongly recommend choosing USPS Priority Mail (1–3 days) to help your plant arrive fresh and hydrated.
  • If you choose slower shipping, especially in warm weather, your plant may arrive stressed or dry.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Very limited quantity

  • U.S. shipping only

  • Grown in Mansfield, Ohio by a Peruvian gardener sharing the rare flavors of home

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