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

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19 May 12 richard (Australia - temperate climate)
You don't need to peel chokos before cooking. Wash them (light scrub) Cut them into 4 long ways, Cut out the white core, Boil or microwavewith a little salt and eat them directly off the skin. Yum! If you really want to spoil your waist line add butter, salt & pepper, Yum Yumm!
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