(Sechium edule) Heirloom - the oldest and original form of choko. Perennial - annual in cooler areas. Large, green, pear shaped fruit with soft spines and a delicate, nutty flavour. Older variety than regular types common in the marketplace. Typically used in pickles & chutneys. With added sweetener makes a good substitute for apples & pears in cooked dishes. Dried vines may be used for basket weaving & roots of 3-4 year old plants may also be eaten with flavour resembling sweet potato. Shoots & tendrils may be used to add interest to stir-fry & salads. Harvest whole fruits when young at 4-5cm for eating raw or leave to mature until 10-15cm long. Plant whole fruit on side until half covered with soil. Do not fully cover as it may rot. Protect plants from hot winds & frosts.
(BULBCHOHIAPEA)
| SKU | BULBCHOHIAPEA |
| Shipping Weight | 0.2500kg |
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(Sechium edule) Heirloom from Mexico. Also known a 'Chayote' or 'Vegetable Pear'. Perennial. Annual in cooler areas. Large, green, pear shaped fr
$8.50
***NOT WA*** (Sechium edule) Rare heirloom from Mexico. Also known a 'Chayote' or 'Vegetable Pear'. Perennial. Annual in cooler area
$6.95
