Chayote (christophine)
This fruit, native to the tropics, has several names: chouchou, christophine or chayote. The chayote has a taste close to that of the zucchini and is eaten in much the same way, pan-fried, boiled, mashed but especially in gratin. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. There are only three varieties of chayote. They are differentiated by their color. The chouchou, pale green in the shape of a pear, the smooth chayote of cream color and the dark green chouchou. This plant is easy to cultivate provided that the environment is adequate.
Chayote is planted directly from a fruit. It can be planted in the ground or in pots. To plant it in your garden, you will have to wait until all risk of frost is removed. Therefore, favour a plantation at the end of May or in June. Given its origin, a very sunny exposure is strongly recommended to ensure…
Chayote is planted directly from a fruit. It can be planted in the ground or in pots. To plant it in your garden, you will have to wait until all risk of frost is removed. Therefore, favour a plantation at the end of May or in June. Given its origin, a very sunny exposure is strongly recommended to ensure…
