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Chayote is a perennial climbing vine belonging to the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, native to Mesoamerica between southern Mexico and Honduras. It produces pale green, pear-shaped edible fruits with a mild flavor and tender flesh, commonly used in tropical and subtropical cuisines worldwide.
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Chayote
Grow: Full sun
Water: Medium · Height: 366 cm · Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types from light sandy to heavy clay soils.
