Plant the whole fruit 3 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date in spring when the weather has warmed. Chayote grows best where summer temperatures are very warm to hot, in tropical or subtropical regions. Chayote requires 120 to 150 frost-free days to reach harvest.

How long does it take to grow chayote?

Plant the whole fruit 3 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date in spring when the weather has warmed. Chayote grows best where summer temperatures are very warm to hot, in tropical or subtropical regions. Chayote requires 120 to 150 frost-free days to reach harvest.

Does chayote come back every year?

Chayote is a perennial plant, but it’s good practice to renew it at least every three years due to potential disease problems. Propagate by seed or by planting a whole, sprouted chayote fruit on its side, leaving the sprout above the soil.