How long does chayote take to grow?

Chayote is ready to harvest in about 120 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Chayote

Plant chayote by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 3 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Chayote planting calendar

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Direct sow

May 6

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Projected first harvest

Sep 3

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Chayote is ready to harvest in about 120 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of chayote in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with chayote

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Groundhogs Ants Aphids Armyworms Birds Crickets Bacterial Soft Rot Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury

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When to plant chayote in your zone

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