Chayote squash, also known as vegetable pear ... Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Water the plant deeply once or twice a week, depending ...

Next time you shop for groceries check the produce section for ginger root, spaghetti squash, whole pineapples, and Chayote squash, just to name a few. Some can be planted, seeds saved ...

Chayote are sold in West Indian shops in the UK. Avoid soft or wrinkled fruit. Treat chayote as a vegetable similar to a courgette. They have a watery texture and delicate flavour, but are often ...