Mirliton Research and Planting Instructions

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The History of Chayote (Mirliton) in the United StatesThe History of Chayote (Mirliton) in the United States
Mirliton Overhead Trellis BudgetMirliton Overhead Trellis Budget
Identifying and Managing Anthracnose in MirlitonsIdentifying and Managing Anthracnose in Mirlitons FAQ revised 2022
How to Plant Spring Mirliton SproutsHow to Plant Spring and Summer Mirliton Sproutsrevised 2018
Counting NematodesCounting Nematodes - revised 2018
How to treat powdery mildewIdentifying and Managing Powdery Mildew in Mirlitons revised 2022
Forcing Early Flowering of MirlitonsForcingEarlyFloweringMirlitons
Mirlitons Growing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Mirliton Growing FAQ Sheet, revised 2018
Drainage Is a Mirliton's Life Jacket!DrainageFactSheet-rev2018
Mirliton Propagation by Vine CuttingMirliton Propagation by Vine Cutting
GNO Gardening Magazine, May 2020GNO Gardening Magazine, May 2020
Ishreal_Thibodeaux White Mirliton Preservation ProjectIshreal Thibodeaux White Mirliton Preservation Project
How to Prevent Cross-pollination in MirlitonsHow to Prevent Cross-pollination in Mirlitons
Nowra choko grower Col Liddicoat
connects with Louisiana farmer
Nowra choko grower Col Liddicoat
connects with Louisiana farmer

Why is my mirliton wilting?Why is my mirliton wilting?
Identifying and Managing Leaffooted Stink BugsIdentifying and Managing Leaffooted Stink Bugs
Effective Drainage for Raised BedsEffective Drainage for Raised Beds
Perfect Trellis MaterialPerfect Trellis Material
Don’t Fertilize in the FallDon’t Fertilize in the Fall
Is My Mirliton Ripe?Is My Mirliton Ripe?
Spring Planting of SproutsSpring Planting of Sprouts
Summer Planting of SproutsSummer Planting of Sprouts
Shade cloth for Extreme HeatShade cloth for Extreme Heat
Scout Your Mirliton DailyScout Your Mirliton Daily
Weave Your Vine to Protect it From Winds!Weave Your Vine to Protect it From Winds!
Frost Protection starts in AugustFrost Protection starts in August
Start Planning Freeze protection in the SpringStart Planning Freeze protection in the Spring
Can Mirlitons Intebreed with Other Squash?Can Mirlitons Intebreed with Other Squash?
Why Using Grocery Store Mirlitons (Chayote) to Grow Your Own Mirliton Vine Is a Bad IdeaWhy Using Grocery Store Mirlitons (Chayote) to Grow Your Own Mirliton Vine Is a Bad Idea
How To Use The Scientific Method in GardeningHow To Use The Scientific Method in Gardening
Signs that your mirliton is adequately wateredSigns that your mirliton is adequately watered