When to Plant Chayote in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors May 6 to September 3, and expect your first harvest around September 3. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Chayote planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
May 6
Projected first harvest
Sep 3
Chayote is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Chayote planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
May 1
Projected first harvest
Aug 29
Chayote is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with chayote
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