Growing Choko/Chayote, also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton

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Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 5a regions

Easy to grow. Plant whole mature fruit when one produces a shoot at one end.. Best planted at soil temperatures between 59°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 39 inches apart
Harvest in 17-25 weeks. Best when fruit is light green and not more than 6 cm long.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Cucumbers

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11 Jun 13, Orlando (New Zealand - temperate climate): Where can I get choko seeds or plant?
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27 Apr 11, hennie (New Zealand - temperate climate): At what time of year cN the choko be planted ? Must it be planted in an ater with direct sun ?
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13 Dec 10, Scott (New Zealand - temperate climate): Can tips of vines be eaten, as stir-fried or?... Thanks for your help with this.
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26 Jul 10, (New Zealand - temperate climate): The info about planting is on the choko page. Click on the Vegetables and Herbs tab and then click on Choko .
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We've had lots of choko vines over the years, running along the fenceline in full sun.

- Chris

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