Growing Choko/Chayote, also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton

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29 Apr 15 Ren (Australia - temperate climate)
I have just found this choko vine growing up the back of my shed t much amazement as nothing was planted there the summer weather has gone and there are a few of them on there a decent looking size how do i take them off just pluck like a lemon and should i cut it back now or let it run wild as i quite like the vines very intersting and it seems t have a mind of its own...
06 May 15 Kelly (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I just pick them off like you would a tomato I take what I need from my mils plant, the younger ones are nicer
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