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 ...

How to Plant and Grow Chayote Versatile chayote squash is a mouthwatering fruit in recipes from pasta to enchiladas, and it’s even more satisfying when you harvest it from your own garden. Versatile ...

A year ago last fall a friend brought me a queer-looking light-green squash-like fruit/vegetable to identify. She had found an unusual vine loaded with these oval-shaped fruits growing up and over a ...

The chayote (Sechium edule) is an edible plant in the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, which includes squash, cucumbers and melons. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already ...

Chayote is a thin-skinned squash originally from Mexico. A member of the gourd family, the bumpy green fruit is commonly available in the Southwestern United States, but it remains a novelty item in ...

Chayote squash is a vegetable that originates from Central America. It's packed with fiber, folate, and magnesium. Chayote is highly versatile: You can eat the entire plant, either raw or cooked.

From acai and goji berries to yogurt and fish, the superfoods list only continues to grow year after year. And this year is no exception. Introducing the versatile superfruit: the chayote. After ...

Consuming chayote encourages the development of good bacteria in the digestive system Chayote, scientifically known as Sechium edule, is a green vegetable belonging to the gourd family. It is also ...

For this delicious recipe, chef Daniel Boulud quickly cooks scallop slices, then serves them with a rich, tangy avocado-tomatillo sauce and Indian-spiced hearts of palm (we substitute chayote, which ...

Chayote, a green, wrinkled fruit native to Mesoamerica, is a versatile and nutritious addition to your diet. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, chayote offers numerous health benefits.