{"title":"Chayote Squash","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"fresh-chayote-squash-jamaican-cho-cho","title":"fresh Chayote squash, JAMAICAN cho-cho,","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChayote (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echahy-oh-tee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a light green, pear-shaped fruit with a single, large pit and edible flesh and skin. The flesh of the chayote is mild in flavor. It has a texture somewhere in between a potato and cucumber. Although technically a fruit, chayote is often used more like a vegetable in Latin cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\"\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tropical fruits, a member of the gourd family, are native to Mexico but are now cultivated in warm climates worldwide. Chayote is a popular ingredient in Central American cuisine, as well as in food prepared in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-ordinal=\"1\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-component=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/southern-food-4162667\"\u003esouthern United States\u003c\/a\u003e, usually in Caribbean , Asian, And Latin American cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp mntl-block\" id=\"mntl-block_6-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-height=\"601\" class=\"comp billboard2-sticky-dynamic billboard-sticky--sc scads-to-load right-rail__item billboard-sticky scads-stick-in-parent scads-ad-placed\" id=\"billboard2-sticky-dynamic_1-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ad-height=\"250\" data-ad-width=\"300\" class=\"comp billboard2-dynamic mntl-gpt-dynamic-adunit mntl-gpt-adunit gpt billboard dynamic\" id=\"billboard2-dynamic_1-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-google-query-id=\"CM2EwJ2D9d8CFUmEaQod16UDNw\" data-targeting=\"null\" data-rtb=\"true\" data-sizes='[[300, 250], [300, 251], [300, 600], [300, 601], [2, 1], \"fluid\"]' data-priority=\"3\" data-pos=\"btf1\" data-type=\"billboard\" class=\"wrapper\" id=\"billboard2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/479\/thespruceeats\/spreats_culinary-glossary\/billboard2_0__container__\"\u003eAlso known as pear squash, mirlitons, cho-cho, chouchoute, cidra, tayota, or choko, depending on where in Central America you travel, chayote is used for a variety of purposes including cooking and eating them raw as a light snack.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp mntl-block\" id=\"mntl-block_7-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp native-placeholder mntl-block\" id=\"native-placeholder_2-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp native mntl-gpt-dynamic-adunit mntl-gpt-adunit scads-to-load gpt dynamic scads-ad-placed\" id=\"native_2-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-7\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChayote has a high water and fiber content and is relatively low in natural sugars, making them fairly low in calories compared to other fruit. Also, chayote is prized for being high in potassium, vitamin C, and amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves and fruit have diuretic, cardiovascular, and anti-inflammatory properties. A tea made from the chayote plant's leaves has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and kidney stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasons\/Availability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChayote squash is available year-round, with peak harvests in the fall and occasionally late spring. It belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae and is also known as christophine cho-cho, pipinola, pear squash, vegetable pear, or choko globally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"1 Squash","offer_id":6107605041179,"sku":"P24145S","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Squashes","offer_id":6107605073947,"sku":"P24146S","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Squashes","offer_id":6107605106715,"sku":"P24147S","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395445321914.jpg?v=1759507006"},{"product_id":"jamaican-cho-cho-chayote-squash-1","title":"JAMAICAN cho-cho,Chayote squash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9527835301309299646\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamaican cho cho (also known as chayote) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLearn how to grow and use chayote squash, a versatile light green fruit with a mild flavor, commonly used in Latin cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\"\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-3\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gourd-like fruit, native to Mexico, has spread to warm regions worldwide. Chayote is a staple in Central American cuisine and frequently appears in dishes from Southern America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-4\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"billboard2-sticky-dynamic_1-0\" class=\"comp billboard2-sticky-dynamic billboard-sticky--sc scads-to-load right-rail__item billboard-sticky scads-stick-in-parent scads-ad-placed\" data-height=\"601\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"billboard2-dynamic_1-0\" class=\"comp billboard2-dynamic mntl-gpt-dynamic-adunit mntl-gpt-adunit gpt billboard dynamic\" data-ad-width=\"300\" data-ad-height=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"billboard2\" class=\"wrapper\" data-type=\"billboard\" data-pos=\"btf1\" data-priority=\"3\" data-sizes='[[300, 250], [300, 251], [300, 600], [300, 601], [2, 1], \"fluid\"]' data-rtb=\"true\" data-targeting=\"null\" data-google-query-id=\"CM2EwJ2D9d8CFUmEaQod16UDNw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/479\/thespruceeats\/spreats_culinary-glossary\/billboard2_0__container__\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e pear squash, mirlitons, cho-cho, chouchoute, cidra, tayota, or choko, depending on where in Central America you travel, chayote is used for a variety of purposes including cooking and eating them raw as a light snack.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-6\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"native-placeholder_2-0\" class=\"comp native-placeholder mntl-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"native_2-0\" class=\"comp native mntl-gpt-dynamic-adunit mntl-gpt-adunit scads-to-load gpt dynamic scads-ad-placed\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-7\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChayote has a high water and fiber content and is relatively low in natural sugars, making them fairly low in calories compared to other fruit. Also, chayote is prized for being high in potassium, vitamin C, and amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves and fruit have diuretic, cardiovascular, and anti-inflammatory properties. A tea made from the chayote plant's leaves has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and kidney stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9527835301309299646\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamaican cho-cho growing tips (aka chayote squash).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9527835301309299646\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-huuid=\"6995543689242858975\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmark class=\"QVRyCf\"\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStore the fruit in a cool, dry, dark place for 3-5 weeks until a 2-3 inch sprout appears, then use the whole fruit to start a new plant.\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6995543689242860280\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9527835301309299646\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmark class=\"QVRyCf\"\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChoose a sunny spot with well-draining soil and plant a sprouting chayote fruit in the ground after the last frost, providing a sturdy trellis for climbing. Water regularly and harvest the fruits when they reach a moderate size of 4-6 inches in diameter. Chayote is a perennial vine that can produce fruit for multiple years under the right conditions.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect a location with at least 6-8 hours of sunlight and amend the soil with compost to ensure good drainage and fertility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the sprout is a few inches long, plant the chayote directly into the ground, burying the base of the fruit slightly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis system\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a sturdy trellis, fence, or other support structure for the vine to climb as it grows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil is moist but not waterlogged. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor for pests and diseases, and prune excess vines to maintain a manageable plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 128, 42);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick fruits when they are firm and about 4-6 inches in diameter, typically a few months after planting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cho cho thrives in warm climates and is sensitive to frost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow sufficient space between plants as they can spread widely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial nature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In mild climates, cho cho can be grown as a perennial, producing fruit for multiple seasons from the same plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-8\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"1 Squash","offer_id":44482815983802,"sku":"P34784S1","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Squashes","offer_id":44482816016570,"sku":"P34784S2","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Squashes","offer_id":44482816049338,"sku":"P34784S","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28767308153018.webp?v=1759512124"}],"url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/en-fr\/collections\/chayote-squash.oembed","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}