Chayote
Sechium edule
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Chayote is a vigorous, fast-growing tropical vine that produces pear-shaped, edible fruits and edible tubers. It requires sturdy trellising and warm conditions but yields prolifically in suitable climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central America (Mexico and Guatemala)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
The most common cultivar is the light-green to pale fruit type, prized for tender young shoots and fruits. Dark-green and spiny varieties also exist but are less widely cultivated in temperate regions.
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Chayote is a vigorous, fast-growing tropical vine that produces pear-shaped, edible fruits and edible tubers. It requires sturdy trellising and warm conditions but yields prolifically in suitable climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Chayote grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central America (Mexico and Guatemala)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
The most common cultivar is the light-green to pale fruit type, prized for tender young shoots and fruits. Dark-green and spiny varieties also exist but are less widely cultivated in temperate regions.