Choko (Sechium edule) Gallery

Learn how to grow choko growing a choko vine from a fruit

The white choko, a less common but equally delightful variety, known for its subtle sweetness and crisp texture.
Choko vines can cover great distances! This makes them super productive, but just watch where you plant them. You can prune them at the end of the growing season to keep them in check.
Fun fact: a single choko vine can produce over 50 fruits in a season!
These chokos are ready for planting! Did you know that choko vines can grow up to 12 meters long, making them perfect for covering fences or trellises?
A huge choko growing on the chook pen. Every part of the choko vine is edible, from the root to the tip of its leaves, making it a true garden gem.
Two sprouted choko fruits ready for planting.
My choko vine with the Bougainvillea on the chook pen.
A newly planted choko vine growing up the tree.
My choko vine growing over the chook pen and into the palm tree.
This choko has sprouted nicely and is ready to go in the garden.
White chokos are less common than the green ones. I find them a little harder to grow.
I'm about to plant these two chokos!
A choko with a big, healthy growing shoot.
Choko loves mulch! This newly planted choko should do very well.
A close-up of my choko growing through a palm frond.
Choko makes for an interesting juice. It also goes well in smoothies and just about everything else.
The inside of the choko fruit. It's very easy to cut into cubes, after which you can add it to stews, curries, soups… anything!
Choko vines are quite beautiful, especially when you combine them with a flowering vine like this Bougainvillea.
Choko vines thrive in both subtropical and warm temperate climates.
Chokos are a powerhouse of nutrients. Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, it's a healthy addition to any meal.
This choko is starting to sprout – I'd leave it a little longer before planting, but not too long.
The choko is often mistaken for a vegetable but it's actually a fruit. It's related to cucumbers and melons, and when cooked, it takes on the flavor of the foods it's cooked with, making it incredibly versatile in the kitchen.
This is an immature choko fruit, not ready for harvest.