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A vigorous vine known for its large green fruit cooked as a popular vegetable. They are delicious when eaten at a small size. Very versatile and often used as a pear and apple substitute or supplement in cooking. Very hardy. The leaves, shoots, fruits and tubers are all eaten, making this an excellent plant to have around the garden and kitchen. It's growth can be kept in check be pruning or providing a strong trellis for the plant to climb. Fruits form quickly during the warm months and will continue over a long period of time. The vines will die back in winter as they are frost tender. Free draining soil is best and the plant will respond well to a feed of organic compost or manures during the growing season.An old fashioned plant that produces a tonne of fruit for modern times.