Chayote, Chow chow, Pear squash
Posted by Nandan Kalbag on December 2, 2014 in Creepers & Climbers, fruiting season MS, semi shade, water moderately | Comments Off on Chayote, Chow chow, Pear squash
| Scientific Name : |
Sechium edule |
| Family : |
Cucurbitaceae |
| Common Name : |
Chayote, Chow chow, Pear squash |
| Description: |
| It is a climber with fruits which are used as vegetable. Some varieties have slightly spiny fruits & some without spines. The climber is suitable for temperate climates. This is perhaps only species in the family, which has a single seed in a fruit.Root tubers, seeds & tender leaves too are cooked as vegetable. It is native to Mexico. |
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| Propagation : |
Seeds |
| Longevity : |
Perennial |
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