Growing Choko/Chayote, also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton

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29 Apr 17 danny (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
what causes the the leaves to go powder like and kills the vine on the choko
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30 Apr 17 Jack (Australia - temperate climate)
The white powdery coating on the leaves of your choko is an indicator of powdery mildew. This fungus affects many crops in late summer and autumn. Chokos, pumpkins, zucchinis and cucumber being some of the worst affected. Good air circulation and watering at the root rather than overhead is good insurance against this problem. I know of people who make a spray of 10% milk in water as an effective control. Alternatively you could spray the plant with a fungicide spray.
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