Chayote farming has gained popularity among home gardeners and small-scale farmers seeking nutritious crops. This pear-shaped vegetable offers remarkable versatility in the kitchen and adapts well to various growing conditions. Many Filipino gardeners find success with this productive vine. Learning how to grow chayote can be rewarding as it provides abundant harvests with relatively minimal care compared to many other garden vegetables. Known scientifically as Sechium edule, chayote belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. It grows as a vigorous climbing vine that can reach impressive lengths when properly supported. The plant produces pale green, pear-shaped fruits with distinctive wrinkles or…
