How To Grow Chayote
Chayotes are best planted by purchasing a fruit from the store.
How to grow chayote. An easy way to grow chayote in a container is by following these steps. Once outdoors chayote squash needs about 25 cm 1 inch of water per week. In arid climates it will appreciate some afternoon part shade.
However it will have a negative impact on the harvest of this crop. Gardeners can harvest chayote as far north as USDA Hardiness Zone 7. Plant the Chayote in a deep container by scooping out a hole in the center to make space for the fruit and bury it 4-6 inches deep.
Growing chayote is a great option if you live in a warm or tropical climate. If not then start with seedlings - theyre available at nurseries year-round. This plant needs full sun and loose well-draining soil.
Then use an all-purpose liquid fertilizer every six weeks. Planting Begin planting by digging a shallow hole larger hole for gallon transplants. Its also important to note that chayote cant grow in every planting zone.
For it to grow appropriately plan to water it regularly esecially in dry periods and in late summer. The vine will grow all summer before it blossoms. A Master Gardener demonstrates and explains how to grow chayote.
How to Grow Chayote Watering Chayote requires a lot of water to keep the vine growing. How to Grow Chayote. See how you can get a Chayote Choko to sprout and watch me plant it into soil and talk to you about ways you can use Chayotes as well as growing tips.