Posted by
tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Jul 13, 2019 6:55 PM concerning plant:
This looks so different from the mirlitons / chayotes / vegetable pears we grow in south Louisiana. No stickers & a pale green lumpy outside are the variety native here. Many grow this vining plant that climbs trees, fences & sheds easily but needs rich soil as they are heavy feeders. They are cooked like potatoes or winter squash & even pickled as slices for adding to salads.