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Squash Germination

Germinating Squash plant at home.

Choose a mature squash in which root are protruding from the bottom end. Put it a small plastic cup having 1cm depth water for a week. Keep changing water every three days. Maintain a water depth of 1cm.

Squash plant bottom part in 1cm depth of water.
Root comes first and then leaves.
How the leaves are coming out from the bottom part. I have inverted the Squash to take the bottom view photo.

Squash plant are grown in places having cooler summer temperature like Shillong, Meghalaya, India.

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Chayote squash, also known as “vegetable pear” or “mirliton,” belongs to the gourd family and is native to Mesoamerica, where it has been cultivated since the Aztec and Mayan civilizations.

Despite being considered a vegetable, chayote is technically a fruit. Interestingly, every part of the chayote plant is edible, including the seeds, roots, and leaves, and it is often used in a wide variety of dishes around the world, from soups to stir-fries.

Nutritional Value: Chayote squash is low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, which supports digestive health and helps regulate blood sugar levels.

It is also an excellent source of vitamin C, which boosts immune function and promotes healthy skin.

Chayote contains essential minerals such as potassium, which supports heart health, and folate, important for cell function and tissue growth.

It also has antioxidant properties due to its content of flavonoids, which help protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation.