Chow chow

Chow-Chow,chowchow

1. . Production Technology of Chow-Chow MANOJ.G.S. 2019HT/17M Msc ( Horti ), 1 st sem. VNMKV, Parbhani .

2. CHOW-CHOW

3. CHOW-CHOW(Chayote) Introduction and importance: ●It belongs to the subtribe Sicyinae C.jeffer , tribe sicyeae , sub family cucurbitoideae . ● The genus was considered to be monospecific, but currently eight species, all distributed in C entral America. ● One species edule is widely cultivated. ● Sachium edule is a perennial , with large tuberous roots. ● The fruits , tubers, roots seed and leaves have long been used by native Americans. ● Fruits are fleshy and pyriform with single seed in it. ● Majorly this is used as vegetables and even in medicine use, as it rich in calcium, and also good for bones.

4. CHOW-CHOW(Chayote ) Synonyms: Chayote, choko , askas . S.N: Sechium edule . Chromosome.no: 2n=28 . Family: cucurbitaceae . Origin: Mexico . Single seeded fruit in cucurbits. Most nutritious among cucurbits.

5. Herbaceous perennial, Monoecious, climbing vine. High calcium content. Propagation : sprouted fruits. Perennial. Grown in higher elevation. Variations in fruit shape, colour and cultivars like round white, long white, pointed green, broad green, oval green

6. S oil and climate: Grows well in loose, well drained soil high in organic matter. Optimum PH- 5.5-6.5. Sprouted fruits are planted at a depth of 2/3 rd of its length in prepared holes. These sprouted fruits should not be stored under < 10 degree Celsius. Spacing of 2 × 3.5m. Support is given to the plant by poles and trellis. Sowing : Planting is done in pits or basin. 45- 60cm diameter which is spaced at 1.8×2.4m.

7. Chow Chow cultivation .

8. Nutrient management: 10-15 kg cattle manure per pit is added. FYM- 10-15 t/ha. NPK: as recommended by VNMKV 100:50:50 Kg NPK/ha is added. Frequent hoeing and weeding is done. Harvesting and yield: Under Bangalore condition fruiting is all round the year. Well grown plant yields 500-600 fruits/ plant. The fruit weight is 200-450g. In North East India fruits size is bigger. Yield : 20-25t/ha.