1. Planting time

Chayote is suitable for planting in a warm environment, so if it is a greenhouse, it can be planted in early March in spring, and it can be planted in the open air around mid-April. .

2. Select melons

The choice of melons can affect the survival rate, so choose the right melons, preferably those that are fat, fully mature, and without damage. melon. After picking the melons, you need to store them. You can bury them in the sand and store them in a cool room.

3. Prepare the soil

Chayote can promote germination in suitable soil. The planting soil can be mixed with garden soil, sandy soil, basal fertilizer, etc.

4. Germination and sowing

Before sowing, take out the melons in advance, wrap them in plastic bags, and place them indoors at 15-20 degrees Celsius for germination, which can improve germination. possibility. After the melons germinate, they can be sown into the soil. Plant the melons with the sprouted end up and the stem down, and then cover them with soil.

5. Seedling pruning

During the seedling raising period, keep the soil moist. After the seedlings grow out, pick off the weak buds to promote the germination of side buds.

6. Planting management

Wait until the chayote breaks the frost, then it can be planted. Prepare the soil, plant the chayote, and water it to slow down the seedlings. Do a good job in later management, loosen the soil more, and fertilize regularly. It has strong climbing ability. Insert wooden sticks next to the plant in advance to guide the seedlings to climb.