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Chayote- Jeff's mom grows this vine.

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By Tasteyg


Chayote- Jeff's mom grows this vine.

Chayote is an edible plant, which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae familly, as do melons, cucumbers and squash. The fruits are pear shaped with thin green wrinkly skin and white flesh. The root, stem, seeds, and leaves of the plant are all edible. The fruit is bland and can be eaten raw, cooked, mashed, baked, boiled, fried, or even pickled. Chayote is rich in amino acids and vitamin C.



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What is a chayote Not heard of it before....is it fruit or veg?

17 Nov, 2008

 

I edited the description Maureen :)

17 Nov, 2008

 

I took of pic of a similar fruit, but had no idea what it was. Thanks for the info!

17 Nov, 2008

 

You're welcome Gardengem :)

17 Nov, 2008



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