Description
The black chayote has a firm rind and is characterized by its shiny dark green color, its rind is smooth and edible. Beneath the rind, the pale green flesh is crisp, starchy, moist and tender. There is also a central core containing a small cream-colored seed.
- Origin: Mexico.
- Availability:
| SEASON | JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER |
| HIGH | IIIIIIIIIII | IIIIIIIII | IIIIIIII | IIIIIII | IIIIIIIIII | IIIIIIIIIIIIIII | IIIIIIIIIII | IIIIIIIIIIIIII | ||||
| LOW | IIIIIII | IIIIIII | IIIIIII | IIIIIII |
- Certifications: Primus GFS and SENASICA.
- Presentation: Packing, 40 lb. box and 15 lb. box. Stowage with 49 boxes (40 lb. box) and 105 boxes (15 lb. box).
