Growing chow chow

[billsstamps]

I planted a chow chow that was starting to shoot at the base, and now it has a shoot 8" out of the ground.

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They grow into a tall vine, I think.

Anyone got any advice about growing them as far as possible? In London.

[astral276]

Always thought Chow Chows were dogs.

[redmerlin777]

I only met these growing in Jamaica. However I have read up on line and they will grow in the UK. Like a perennial Vine. I could imagine a hard frost my kill them but worth a try..
Cultivation

Chochos have a long growing season. They need reasonably fertile soil, improved with rotted manure, and a sunny location. Weed control is essential and this can be assisted by shallow cultivation. Provide protection against snails, slugs and slaters. Grow from the sprouted fruit, spaced 2.5-3.5 m (8-11 ft) apart, with the sprouted, narrow part sitting above the soil. Chochos planted in spring bear in late summer and autumn. In frosty areas, they will be killed out at this stage. When vines die down, prune them away and new vines will appear in spring. One plant is sufficient for an average family.

Good luck with it. I used to peel and slice them with a couple of cloves and some sugaar. Simmer until soft and use this as an alternative to apples for a pie filling.
They can be used as a savoury vegetable rather like squash

[suesjools]

Always thought Chow Chows were dogs.

That makes 2 of us.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[billsstamps]

I would be rich if I could grow Chowchow puppies in the garden.

[suesjools]

I would be rich if I could grow Chowchow puppies in the garden.

LOL!

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[billsstamps]

I have eaten them in Thailand, and I bought a few in my local Turkish supermarket.

I think this is one to grow in the conservatory! It is growing very fast, more than an inch a day.

I only met these growing in Jamaica. However I have read up on line and they will grow in the UK. Like a perennial Vine. I could imagine a hard frost my kill them but worth a try..
Cultivation

Chochos have a long growing season. They need reasonably fertile soil, improved with rotted manure, and a sunny location. Weed control is essential and this can be assisted by shallow cultivation. Provide protection against snails, slugs and slaters. Grow from the sprouted fruit, spaced 2.5-3.5 m (8-11 ft) apart, with the sprouted, narrow part sitting above the soil. Chochos planted in spring bear in late summer and autumn. In frosty areas, they will be killed out at this stage. When vines die down, prune them away and new vines will appear in spring. One plant is sufficient for an average family.

Good luck with it. I used to peel and slice them with a couple of cloves and some sugaar. Simmer until soft and use this as an alternative to apples for a pie filling.
They can be used as a savoury vegetable rather like squash