Growing Mirliton (Chayote) Squash

Question

How to plant mirliton squash? Whole fruit? Will it grow in Atlanta?

Mirliton (chayote) is a subtropical cucurbit with a single seed inside the pear-shaped fruit. Tastes like zucchini.

Not winter-hardy. Start fruit in a pot indoors over winter, move to sunny outdoor spot in summer. Vines grow rapidly—give ample space.

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