With its string of grand names such as christophene and mirliton, you’d expect the chayote (chai-O-tay) to be a flamboyant vegetable with a distinctive taste. In the flesh, however, this smooth summer ...

Chayote is a thin-skinned squash originally from Mexico. A member of the gourd family, the bumpy green fruit is commonly available in the Southwestern United States, but it remains a novelty item in ...

The chayote, as it is called in many American supermarkets, is very popular throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. What is a chayote? A chayote (scientific name sechium edule) is a part of the ...

Chayote squash, also known as vegetable pear, is a unique and delicious vegetable that can easily be grown in your kitchen garden. Its mild, crisp texture and versatility in cooking make it a great ...

Time lapse of planting a chayote squash plant from a fresh fruit to vines. The chayote fruit was bought from our local grocery store. Then it was germinated in a pot by half-buried under potting mix ...

The chayote is an old acquaintance found in many cultures around the world. Its humble origin lies in the deep forests of Central America. Sechium edule is a true New World squash that has the ...