Chayote

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 Chayote a species of Sechium




Common Name

Kajot

Choke

Merliton

Pepanica

Vegetable pear


Botanical Name

Sechium edule



Information


Chayote is an edible squash in the gourd family that has long been cultivated for food in Latin America. It can be eaten raw or cooked, and it has a slightly sweet taste that has been compared to that of cucumber.




Characteristics


Plant Type

Herb, Vine


Lifespan

Perennial, Annual


Bloom Time

Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall


Plant Height

39 feet

Spread

1.6 foot

Habitat

Moist, steep hillsides

Flower Color

WhiteGreenYellow

Leaf Color

Green

Fruit Color

GreenWhite


Conditions Requirement



Difficulty Rating

Chayote is super easy to take care of, with resistance to almost all pests and diseases. It is a perfect option for gardeners with brown thumbs.


Sunlight

Full sun, Partial sun


Hardiness Zones

9 to 12


Soil

Sand, Loam, Clay, Slightly acidic, Neutral, Slightly alkaline


Care Guide



Planting Time

Mid spring, Late spring


Harvest Time

Mid fall, Late fall


Propagation

Sowing, Cutting, Division


Scientific classification


Genus

Sechium - Sechium

Family

Cucurbitaceae - Gourd, Cucurbits, Cucumber

Order

Cucurbitales - Cucurbitales

Class

Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots

Phylum

Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes.


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