Chayote

[Figgerlickinggood]

Any one heard of it or growing it? Plant once harvest for many years.

 

[GoodFriendMike]

I have never called it that even tho the store sells it under that name.
To me it will always be mirliton.

 

[Figgerlickinggood]

I have never called it that even tho the store sells it under that name.
To me it will always be mirliton.

The video shows that name also and some other names too. Guess it depends on what country it’s in.

 

[GoodFriendMike]

The video shows that name also and some other names too. Guess it depends on what country it’s in.

I've sliced it and sauteed it. Like you would zucchini,
Made stuffing/dressing with it. Even chopped it up and put it in my red sauce for pasta.
It is a good vegetable with many uses.

 

[Figgerlickinggood]

I have never called it that even tho the store sells it under that name.
To me it will always be mirliton.

Have you ever eaten it? Does it taste like zucchini? Sorry didn’t see your post till I tapped post on mine

 

[GoodFriendMike]

Have you ever eaten it? Does it taste like zucchini?

Kinda does.

 

[Figgerlickinggood]

Kinda does.

I wonder if it’s planted in a cold winter area if it grows back every year

 

[GoodFriendMike]

I wonder if it’s planted in a cold winter area if it grows back every year

I can't say for sure. But I would not think so.
I've never heard of anyone growing it up north.
Seems to be a southern thing in the states.
But maybe someone that grow them will chime in?