When to Plant Chayote in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors June 20 to October 18, and expect your first harvest around October 18. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Chayote planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Direct sow
Jun 20
Projected first harvest
Oct 18
Chayote is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Chayote planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
Direct sow
Jun 10
Projected first harvest
Oct 8
Chayote is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with chayote
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