Chayotte ou Chouchou

(Sechium edule)

• Type of vegetable : leaves, fruits.
• Optimum growth pH range: 5.5-6.4
• Optimum growth temperature range : 15-28°C
• Organic matter requirements : demanding plant
• Rooting :
• Special requirements : Flowering seems to be influenced when day and night lengths are equal. Growth and fruit set are strongly influenced by daytime temperatures of 25°C and nighttime temperatures of 23°C (flower drop at temperatures > 28°C). Cultivation possible in Mayotte. To be developed except at low altitudes.

• Seed characteristics

• Nursery : Optional
• Sowing depth : Fruit half buried
• Line spacing : 100 - 150 cm
• Interplant  : 100 - 500 cm
• Remarks : Fruit planted whole (pre-germinated preferably). Cuttings possible. To be planted on trellises.

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

• Optimal storage conditions