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Chayote espinudo / Spiny Chayote
Chayote with a spiny skin and firm flesh, for stews, soups and salads.
- Category
- Vegetable
- Availability
- Year-round
- Season
- Year-round
- Minimum order
- Ask our team
- Origin
- Guatemala
- Also known as
- Chayote espinudo, güisquil, huisquil, chayote con espinas, mirliton, chayote squash
- How it's used
- Cooked in caldos, cocido, sopas and guisados, steamed or boiled as a side, or stuffed. The spines are usually handled with gloves or a towel and the skin peeled before cooking.
- Choosing and storing
- Choose firm, heavy chayotes without soft spots or sprouting. Keep in a cool place or refrigerated; they hold well for a week or more.
- Delivery
- Pickup or delivery six days a week across Southern California; shipping to other states by truck, and air freight on request.
Availability updates daily with the season. Quotes are answered within two business days.
Questions buyers ask
Is Spiny Chayote in season now?
Yes. Spiny Chayote is available year-round.
Do you sell Spiny Chayote wholesale outside Los Angeles?
Yes. We deliver from the Los Angeles Produce Market across Southern California, ship to other states by truck, and arrange air freight on request.
What is the minimum order for Spiny Chayote?
It varies by product size and season; ask our team.
How do I get a price for Spiny Chayote?
Request a quote below with the quantity you need. We answer within two business days.
Where does your Spiny Chayote come from?
Guatemala.
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