Sechium edule

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Chayote

Chayote squash are native to southern Mexico and cultivated across much of the Tropics for the edible fruit and young stems. Under ideal conditions (high humidity, well drained soils, mild temperatures) it can become rampant and overwhelm native vegetation.

Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Creeping
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
July - August
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Vine
Plant Type:
Vine
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 12