When to plant Chayote

Chayote can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 60°F and 105°F and soil temperature is above 60°F. For best possible results aim to plant Chayote when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 80°F and 90°F and soil temperature is above 75°F.

Sow Chayote directly

Start Chayote indoors

Chayote growing facts

Plant name	Chayote
Plant Family	Cucurbitaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	120 - 150 days
Min tolerable temperature	60°F
Max tolerable temperature	105°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	80°F to 90°F
Seed germination temperature	75°F to 95°F