When should I plant Chayote?

Move seedlings into the garden 2–4 weeks after your last spring frost.

How far apart do I plant Chayote?

Space Chayote about 36″ apart. It grows best in full sun.

Good companions for Chayote include Bush Bean, Sweet Corn, Marigold.

Chayote is suited to USDA zones 7–11 and takes ~150 days to harvest.

A vigorous perennial vine bearing pale, pear-shaped squash - a staple of Latin American and Asian cooking.

Quick tip

Plant the whole sprouting fruit on its side; needs a long, frost-free season and a big sturdy trellis.

☀️ Full sun↔ 36″ apartZones 7–11⏳ ~150d

Transplant outMove seedlings into the garden 2–4 weeks after your last spring frost.

Botanical name

Sechium edule

Plant near

🌱 A vigorous perennial vine; beans feed it and marigold guards its roots from nematodes.