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Sechium, Chayote, Cho Ko, Cho-Cho, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear 'Dark-green-fruited'

Sechiumedule

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sechium (SEK-ee-um)
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Species
edule (ED-yew-lee)
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Synonym
Sicyos edule
Chayota edulis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gainesville, Florida

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According to the Multilingual Multiscript Plant Name Database, there are 6 types (cultivars).
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