Where to Plant Chaya?

Chaya spinach is an understory species in forests and as such is ideal grown in shade under fruit trees or palms. Water the chaya canes thoroughly before transplanting. The spiraling roots of the starts should be trimmed so they are growing downward and the planting hole needs to be deep enough so they hang vertically.

Does chaya need full sun?

You should plant Chaya during the early spring as the warm weather rolls in. Chaya is most productive when grown in full sun with rich soil. However, Chaya is a tough plant and can be grown in less than optimal conditions, it just won't be as productive.

What is chaya plant good for?

Medicinal: Chaya is traditionally used in Mexico and Central America to prevent and treat such diverse conditions as inflammation, diabetes (there is strong evidence for this benefit), obesity, heart disease (it lowers LDL-cholesterol and high blood pressure), fever, kidney stones, varicose veins, gastro-intestinal ...