Is chayote a yearly species?

Chayote is grown once a year. Chayote has a long lifespan, generally surviving for about 30 years. However, when it is grown artificially as a vegetable, it does not keep the plant alive for very long. Generally they will only survive for one year before being replanted.

Papaya bears fruit several times a year.

Chayote bears fruit once a year and usually matures 2 months after flowering. Generally, chayote will mature in autumn, and a large number of chayote will be on the market in October. Although the chayote plant will continue to live after it matures, they will not allow it to fruit again.

Chayote grows faster. Generally, chayote vines can grow to about 10 meters. Every month, small branches will grow from the stem nodes of chayote. Usually chayote prefers to grow in warm places, and the annual yield per mu can reach about 5,000-7,000 kilograms.

Key points of chayote cultivation

Soil:

Chayote has strict soil requirements when growing. It is generally suitable for planting in deep, fertile and loose soil. Applying some organic fertilizer when planting will make them grow better.

Light:

Chayote is a short-day plant, so it is okay to receive medium-intensity light during its growth period, so strong light should be avoided.

Temperature:

Chayote likes a warm environment, and the optimal temperature for growth is around 18-25 degrees. When the ambient temperature is too low, the leaves on the ground of chayote will freeze to death.