Chayote has become a new vegetable variety that people love very much. Chayote with good planting and management can produce high yields and good flavor. The high-yield cultivation techniques of chayote include the following points:?

1. Planting time. Chayote is susceptible to frost damage, so be sure to plant it after the frost period. Various places can choose the appropriate planting period according to different climatic conditions. Generally, transplanting is done before and after the May Day Festival. After transplanting, a new high-fat film is sprayed on the surface of the plant to prevent bacterial infection, improve the ability to resist natural disasters, increase the intensity of photosynthesis, and protect the healthy growth of the seedlings.

2. Preparing the soil and fertilizing it. According to the geographical conditions, after selecting the plot of land, first dig a deep pit of about 1 meter in length and width, and backfill the pit with evenly mixed farmyard manure. If planted in a row, it is generally appropriate to plant one plant per 4-6 square meters. In order to improve the efficiency of farmyard manure, 5-7 kg of superphosphate can be added to every 100 kg of human feces and urine, stir evenly, store for 5-10 days for fermentation, and then apply an appropriate amount in each hole. ?

3. Select melon seedlings and cover them with film to prevent freezing. Choose strong, disease-free melon seedlings with soil, put them into the pit, bury them flush with the ground with farmyard manure and fine soil, and pour enough fine water into the pit. If planting is too early, cover it with film to prevent frost damage. ?

4. Strengthen management. In the early stage of chayote, too many sprouts should be wiped off in time, and it is advisable to retain 3-5 strong branches and vines per plant. Timely cultivating can loosen the soil and promote root growth and development. Entering the climbing stage, it is necessary to set up and consolidate the seedlings as early as possible. During the summer, pay attention to timely watering and keep the soil moist. Autumn is the peak period for chayote fruiting. Fertilization and watering must be carried out in time. Timely spraying of Zhuang Guadilin can thicken the melon base and strengthen the directional transport of nutrients. Promote the rapid development of the melon body, with beautiful melon shape, juicy and delicious melons; no flowers, melons, cracks or deformities during the growth cycle. At the same time, pay attention to preventing and controlling diseases and pests to ensure a good harvest.

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Nutritional value

Chayote has tender meat. Each 100 grams of chayote fruit contains 90-92 grams of water and 0.9-1.2 protein. grams, carbohydrates 2.6-7.7 grams, vitamin C 12-22 mg, carotene 20 micrograms. The content of potassium is relatively high, up to 190 mg, riboflavin 0.1 mg, calcium 500 mg, phosphorus 320 mg, iron 40 mg, sodium 10 mg, copper 0.03 mg, magnesium 7 mg, zinc 8.35 μg, selenium 2.3 μg. In addition, it also contains folic acid, pantothenic acid, niacin, etc. Chayote seedlings are also nutritious vegetables. Each 100 grams of fresh seedlings contains 1.8 grams of protein, 0.5 grams of fat, 4.3 grams of carbohydrates, 20 mg of calcium, 10 mg of phosphorus, and 14 mg of iron, especially selenium. 30.58-53.01 micrograms, which is unmatched by many vegetables. [4]

Medicinal value

1. Chayote is comprehensively nutritious among melon vegetables, and regular consumption is beneficial to enhancing the body's ability to resist disease.

2. The protein and calcium content of chayote is 2-3 times that of cucumber, and the vitamin and mineral content is also significantly higher than other melons. It has very low calories and is a low-sodium food, which is good for the heart. Healthy vegetables for patients with diseases and hypertension. Regular consumption of chayote can diuretic and sodium excretion, dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

3. According to the National Nutrition Association, zinc has a greater impact on children’s intellectual development. Regular consumption of chayote, which contains more zinc, can help improve intelligence.

4. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has the functions of regulating qi, harmonizing the central nervous system, soothing the liver and relieving cough. It is suitable for people with indigestion, chest tightness, bloating, vomiting, liver and stomach gas pain, and tracheitis cough with phlegm.

5. The selenium content of chayote seedlings is as high as 30.58-53.01 micrograms per 100 grams, which is unmatched by many vegetables. Modern medicine has proven that selenium is an indispensable trace element for the human body. The daily intake of each adult should be 30-50 micrograms. Selenium has a strong antioxidant effect and can protect the structure and function of cell membranes from damage. .

6. Chayote has a good effect on male and female infertility caused by nutrition, especially on the decline of male sexual function.

According to the National Nutrition Association, zinc has a greater impact on children’s intellectual development. Regular consumption of chayote, which contains more zinc, can help improve intelligence. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has the functions of regulating qi, harmonizing the central nervous system, soothing the liver and relieving cough. It is suitable for people with indigestion, chest tightness, bloating, vomiting, gas pain in the liver and stomach, and bronchitis and cough with phlegm.