Warm-season fragile perennial chayote. Plant the whole fruit 3 to 4 weeks after the last average date of frost in the spring when the weather has warmed up. Tropical or subtropical regions with hot, humid summers are best for chayote growth. 120 to 150 frost-free days are required for chayote to be ready for harvest. The chayote vine yields a flattened, green-to-wʜɪᴛe fruit with a nutty flavour that resembles a squash. A tuberous root produces stems that resemble vines and can extend up to 50 feet (15.2) in length. The same vine bears both the male and female flowers, and the leaves are hairy and resemble maple leaves. You can eat fruit, mature tubers, and fresh shoots.
Planting Chayote
Chayote should be grown in direct sunlight; while it can survive in little shade, its yield will be reduced. The optimum soil for chayote growth is one that is loose, biologically rich, well-drained, but moisture-retentive. Soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8 is preferred by chayote.
Planting time: planting time Plant chayote three to four weeks after the last average date of frost when the soil temperature has reached at least 65°F (18°c). In tropical or subtropical regions with mild to sweltering summers, such as Florida, the Gulf Coast, and California, chayote thrives. Chayote needs 120 to 150 warm, frost-free days to mature and be ready for harvest. In regions with short summers, chayote should be cultivated in pots so that it may be brought within when the weather turns cool.
Planting and spacing: Place a complete chayote fruit flat end down, at an angle so that the stem end is just level with the soil surface and 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) deep. Ten feet apart, sow seeds or fruits. Since chayote is a powerful climber, set up a sturdy trellis or support before planting. Since it will rot and germinate while still on the vine, avoid letting ripening fruit come into contact with soil.
Container growing: In a container, chayote can be grown, although the yield won’t be very high. It is recommended to cultivate chayote in a pot that is 24 inches deep. Chayotes are aggressive climbers, therefore a trellis or other support should be put in the container at planting time.
Harvesting and Storing Chayote
Harvest. growing in containers. In a container, chayote can be grown, although the yield won’t be very high. It is recommended to cultivate chayote in a pot that is 24 inches deep. Chayotes are aggressive climbers, therefore a trellis or other support should be put in the container at planting time.
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