Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
Chayote
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Chayote
Französisch Rettich
In French
Chayote
radis français
In Spanish
Chayote
rábano francés
In Greek
Chayote
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
chuchu
rabanete Francês
In Polish
Chayote
French Radish
In Latin
chayote
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Capparales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chayote and French Radish
Season and care of Chayote and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Chayote and French Radish Physical Information
Chayote and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Chayote and French Radish are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and French Radish
Care of Chayote and French Radish include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.