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Chayote Negro / Black Chayote
Dark-skinned squash with firm flesh, grown year-round. A dependable base for stews and salads.
- Category
- Vegetable
- Availability
- Year-round
- Season
- Year-round
- Minimum order
- 25 lbs (1 box)
- Origin
- Guatemala
- Also known as
- Chayote Negro, güisquil, huisquil, mirliton
- How it's used
- Peeled and cut into caldos, cocido, pepián and other stews, or boiled and served as a side. Also used in salads, sautés and stuffed chayote dishes.
- Choosing and storing
- Choose firm, heavy chayotes without soft spots, wrinkles or sprouting. Refrigerate in a bag; they keep well for a week or more. The sap can leave hands sticky, so some cooks peel them with gloves or under running water.
- 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 Black Chayote in season now?
Yes. Black Chayote is available year-round.
Do you sell Black 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 Black Chayote?
The minimum order is 25 lbs (1 box).
How do I get a price for Black Chayote?
Request a quote below with the quantity you need. We answer within two business days.
Where does your Black Chayote come from?
Guatemala.
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