Probably the best example of this is the achocha, a vigorous and ridiculously easy-to–grow courgette relative from the high Andes. Unlike green peppers, however, if you pick the right variety, they will happily grow outside all over the country. My sad outdoor pepper plants supply a measly three fruit per plant, and no flavour difference from the shop-bought alternative. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Great in a greenhouse: the ‘Giant Bolivian’ achocha. The most reliable variety by far is ‘Fat Baby’ whose cute, golf ball-sized fruit are covered in little horns.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2017 06:00 UTC