Chayote

Sechium edule, Cucurbitaceae

Zones

7b–11b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

TrellisProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

ModerateHigh

Soil pH

6 – 6.8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hyacinth BeanLablab purpureus

Nitrogen Fixation

EddoeColocasia esculenta Eddoe

Physical SupportShade Provision

Giant TaroAlocasia macrorrhizos

Physical Support

SkirretSium sisarum

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

LemongrassCymbopogon citratus

Pest DeterrentPhysical Support

Winged BeanPsophocarpus tetragonolobus

Nitrogen Fixation

Edible CannaCanna indica

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

HorseradishArmoracia rusticana

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Snake GourdTrichosanthes cucumerina

Snake gourd and chayote both produce extensive vines that compete for light, with potential allelopathic interference

CantaloupeCucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Cantaloupe and chayote compete for nutrients and root space, with melon producing growth-inhibiting compounds

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

FruitRootsLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Chayote grow in?

Chayote grows in USDA hardiness zones 7b through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Chayote?

Good companions for Chayote include Hyacinth Bean, Eddoe, Giant Taro, Skirret, Lemongrass.

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