How Do Chokos Grow

The only way to grow a choko is to plant a choko, so that it can sprout out the top and then begin to clamber. They are best planted in spring, but by then there may be none to buy, as they are sprouting. … Then, after frosts are over, plant it out.

How long does choko take to grow?

The chokos will start maturing from about 17 weeks from planting. While the chokos can be picked when they are large it is better to pick them when they are about 6-7 cm long, as at this stage, the chokos will be tender and will not need to be peeled and the core will be soft.

Is choko a fruit or vegetable?

A choko is the fruit of a vine with the scientific name Sechium edule, that is a perennial and grows vigorously. ‘Chokos’ are also known by eighteen other names, including ‘cho-cho’, ‘pear squash’, ‘mirliton’, ‘chayote’, ‘vegetable pear’ and ‘christophine’.