Even in the heat of summer, Horacio Fuentes doesn’t need any shade in his Wilshire Park backyard. After all, he has a chayote. A seamless sea of green runs from the second-floor eaves of his house to ...

Chayote requires at least two plants for proper fertilization. The vines produce abundantly all summer. Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by William Woys Weaver is the culmination of some thirty years of ...

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 ...

Watch as a chayote squash transforms from fruit to a thriving vine in this detailed time-lapse video. Over 114 days, you'll witness every stage, from planting and germination to the plant's rapid ...

Kale is so 2013. Cauliflower has had its day in the sun. The vegetable that has people and Pinterest buzzing is chayote squash, pronounced "chah-yo-tay." Chayote, also known as mirliton squash or ...

In the world of nutrition, the search for the perfect superfood often leads us to exotic fruits and vegetables from far-flung corners of the globe. However, sometimes, the most powerful and beneficial ...

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 ...