Chayote

Chayote

Edible

Chayote is a vigorous perennial vine producing pear-shaped green fruits with a mild, cucumber-like flavour. A single plant can produce hundreds of fruits per season. The roots, shoots, and leaves are also edible.

Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Every 3โ€“5 Days

Soil Type

Rich, well-drained, fertile

Difficulty

Easy

Growth Timeline

Seed Stage

Day 0 ยท ~0 days in

Plant the seed at the right depth and keep soil moist.

Companion Planting

Good Neighbors
๐ŸŒฟmarigold
๐ŸŒฟbasil
๐ŸŒฟchives
๐ŸŒฟnasturtium
Bad Neighbors
๐Ÿšซfennel
๐Ÿšซwormwood

Companion planting improves yields, repels pests, and enhances flavor.

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