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by Lance Hill | Aug 5, 2013 | Mirliton | 0 comments
Here are some photos of Kevin Boutte’s mirliton vines in the Teche area of Louisiana
May 15, 2026
If you felt feverish and wanted to check your temperature, you wouldn't guess; you would get a thermometer and take your temperature. Your garden soil is no different, and we now have a way to determine exactly how much soil moisture your mirliton has available: the...
Apr 28, 2026
We’ve made an important discovery that may change how we grow mirlitons in the U.S.A. I say “we” because it was the observations made by growers in the Mirliton Facebook group that sparked my interest in why spring mirlitons were flowering females long before...
Mar 20, 2026
Checklist for Transplanting a Containerized Mirliton Plant ✔ Harden off the potted plant before transplanting--or erect a shade cloth for the first week ✔ Plant in fast-draining, composted soil ✔ Add manure or slow-release fertilizer ✔ ...
Mar 14, 2026
Freezes and frosts are not the only cold temperatures that can damage mirliton leaves. While not as damaging as frosts, Cold Damage can occur when temperatures drop below 50℉. Cold damage symptoms often appear several days later and include limp, wilted, or yellowing...
Mar 8, 2026
Many people want to grow their own mirliton (chayote) vine but find it difficult to find locally grown mirlitons. Because of their frustration, some people try to grow mirlitons by purchasing and planting one from the produce department in a grocery store, or online...
Mar 8, 2026
Many people have asked if there is a danger of interbreeding (cross-pollination) if they grow mirlitons with other...
Feb 15, 2026
Here’s an idea. Design an arched trellis structure to protect mirlitons from excessive rain, solar radiation, and cold. I call it a Vineguard. It can be used to shunt rain away from the beds, shield the vine from intense heat, and protect it from frost. ...
Feb 10, 2026
Although we recommend trellising mirliton vines while they are in 3-gallon containers, some people prefer to prune them back. Pruning is safe and will result in a compact, bushy plant. The most important point is that when you prune, leave at least three plant...
Feb 8, 2026
Growing mirlitons can be physically challenging for people like me, who have health or age problems that limit our ability to get around. Putting up frost protection can be a real headache. Michelle Impastato Glore invented a solution: She uses lightweight...
Jan 5, 2026
The Mirliton.Org Facebook group serves as a market for people to sell or gift mirliton seeds and sprouts. We want to ensure that only viable seeds are transferred so that people are guaranteed a successful growing experience. We don’t want to mandate standards...