When does chayote bear fruit

Chayote is a green-colored

Chayote is a new variety of vegetable that is deeply loved by people because of its medicinal and nutritional value. For growers, if they want to grow chayote well, they must know the method. For foodies, they are also very concerned about when the chayote will bloom and bear fruit. According to relevant information, the flowering period of chayote is from April to May every year, and the fruiting period is from October to November. Foodies should remember its market date and enjoy the freshly-purchased chayote. So what should we pay attention to when planting?

If the planting and management is good, the chayote can have a high yield and good flavor. The high-yield cultivation techniques of chayote are as follows: 1. Planting time. Chayote is susceptible to frost damage, so it must be planted after the frost period. Different regions can choose appropriate planting period according to different climatic conditions. Generally, transplanting is chosen around May Day. After transplanting, a new lipid film is sprayed on the plant surface to prevent pathogen infection, improve resistance to natural disasters, increase photosynthesis intensity, and protect the seedlings to grow healthily.

2. Prepare the land and apply fertilizer. According to the geographical conditions, choose a good plot of land and dig a deep pit about 1 meter long and wide, and then fill the pit with evenly mixed farmyard manure. If planted in continuous areas, it is generally appropriate to plant one plant per 4-6 square meters. To improve the fertilizer efficiency of farmyard manure, add 5-7 kg of superphosphate to every 100 kg of human feces and urine, stir evenly, store for 5-10 days for fermentation, and then apply an appropriate amount to each pit. Fertilization should pay attention to:

① Within one month after transplanting, the main focus should be on covering and warming the seedlings to promote their growth and development. During this period, no top dressing is done, only small amounts of water are applied.

② During the period of rapid root development, more tillage and loosening of the soil should be done to promote root development and lay the foundation for the vigorous growth of the plants in autumn. During the summer period, water frequently to keep the soil moist and increase air humidity to ensure the chayote survives the summer safely.

③ As autumn approaches, the growth of the above-ground part of the plant accelerates significantly and enters a vigorous growth period. It is necessary to apply fertilizer and water vigorously to enable the above-ground part of the plant to grow and develop rapidly and produce more side branches, thus laying a material foundation for more flowering and fruiting.

④ During the peak flowering and fruiting period, the daily transpiration is large, and sufficient water and fertilizer are needed. The water should be enough to keep the soil moist. You can spray nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers on the leaves 2 to 3 times, or apply decomposed human and animal manure.

3. Select the melon seedlings carefully and cover them with film to prevent freezing. Select healthy, disease-free melon seedlings with soil, place them in the pit, bury them level with the ground with farmyard manure and fine soil, and water the pit with sufficient water. If planting is too early, cover with film to prevent frost damage.

4. Strengthen management. In the early stage of Chayote, too much