Chaya (Cnidoscolus chayamansa)

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Michaelp Erwin, TN(Zone 7a) Oct 25, 2005

Chaya
Cnidoscolus chayamansa

Chaya growing in the greenhouse

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sally_cale Godalming, United Kingdom Sep 09, 2008

As a newcomer to Tree Spinach, and withouit a source of practical information on it in my area, I wonder if you can tell me something of the size of the plant when you can start picking the leaves. I was late in planting the seeds and with the abundant rain and little sunshine they have been slow in their growth.

Any other information on this great sounding addition to our choice of vegetables will be gtreatly appreciated.

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fla1garden Mango, FL Aug 12, 2012

I am not sure how long your growing season is or if you could overwinter it there but mine grows for several years and comesback each year I grow mine from cuttings that break on a joint . Mine are now about 8 feet tall I very seldom see flowers or seeds.
eamusg@gmail.com Zone 9b in west Central Florida U. S. A. Ed

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fla1garden Mango, FL Aug 12, 2012

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ChayaCnidoscolus chayamansa

Chaya growing in the greenhouse
Do you eat this Green Chaya if so how do you prepare it ?

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AmyMorie Green Cove Springs, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 20, 2012

You can eat this Chaya if properly cooked to remove the hydrocyanic acid. See http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mv045 for info on safe handling and preparing.

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