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28 Aug 16, John Bushell (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Josie, they originate from Central America - the region known as Mesoamerica. If searching on the internet look for chayote - that is the plant: choko is the fruit.

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09 Aug 16, Donna Jo Mcnnes (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My choko died down as usual and is now growing vigorously & has runners 12 - 15 feet long already. Should I cut these back to the base & let it start again in spring of just let it grow? I live in the Northern Rivers, Kyogle, NSW, & have had no frosts reach it so far & doubt if the frost will hit it now. I know if it gets frosted to cut it right down & cover it with mulch, but as it hasn't been frosted, I don't know what to do. I do notice lots of tiny snails on the higher leaves....I put snail bait around the bottom, but what can you do about the high ones that can't be reached to pick off? Any help will be appreciated. Thank you, Donna

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12 Jun 16, Chrissy (Australia - temperate climate)

Why do some of my chokos have brown patches on the inside?

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02 Mar 16, Alwin (Australia - temperate climate)

My choko grows many tiny chokos about the size of almond in Melbourne. But they all dried out and none of them swell to bigger fruit. The plant is about 6 months old now and vines already cover 3 meter fences. Anyone know why?

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05 Apr 16, Guy (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Hi I live in the Yarra Valley and planted my first chocko vine in Victoria in late December. I come from Queensland and they grow very easy there just about all year round. I think your vine may not be getting enough water or possibly needs more sun or warmth. Mine has just started to fruit but may be to late as the cold morning have started. I also give it a feet of seasol every 2 weeks and that seems to help with the fruiting. Hope that has helped

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01 Mar 16, (Australia - temperate climate)

does chokos like climate in country like colder winter example Russia - 15 would it last

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14 Jan 16, Karen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi my question is will chokos grow in an area where they would get some hours of sun, then be shaded for the rest of the day. I live in Bundaberg sth east Qld, thanks

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17 Oct 15, sonja (Australia - temperate climate)

I've planted a choko and it was doing well and had plenty of new chokos but now they have all dropped off and the leaves are going yellow and then dying. What can I do for it so I can get a crop.

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29 Aug 15, Kerri (Australia - temperate climate)

I had my first season last year the vine is still there but now I see new growth coming. Is it safe to cut back the old vine to make way for the new ones coming. I don't want to lose my vine at all. Thank you

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14 Jul 15, James Ito (USA - Zone 9a climate)

Does the sprouting chayote need to be containerized 1ST or can it go directly into the Soil?

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