When to Plant Chayote in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors April 22 to August 20, and expect your first harvest around August 20. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Chayote planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Direct sow
Apr 22
Projected first harvest
Aug 20
Chayote is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Chayote planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Direct sow
Apr 10
Projected first harvest
Aug 8
Chayote is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with chayote
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