How to grow choko in Australia
Sechium edule
Also called chayote
A perennial vine in the gourd family, grown for its pale green, pear-shaped fruit, which is cooked as a vegetable. It's planted from a whole sprouting fruit and can grow very large on a fence.
On a shared plot: needs a lot of room
A vigorous perennial vine that needs a strong fence and comes back each year. Ask your coordinator before planting.
When to plant
We don't have reliable timing for this crop yet. Ask the growers at your garden.
Growing details
- Frost
- Frost tender
- Sun
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- perennial
These are typical figures, and varieties differ. Your seed packet takes priority.