Chayote Sechium edule
Chayote (Sechium edule) is a tender perennial climber grown for mild squash-like flesh fruit. Suited to full sun and fertile, well-drained loam, it reaches about 3–6 m with a 2–3 m spread. Harvest in autumn for fresh eating and preserving.
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam
- Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
- Harvest: Autumn
- Difficulty: Moderate
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