If you are familiar with chayote
plants (aka choko), then you know they are prolific producers. So, what if
you have a chayote that won’t bloom? Obviously, a choko not flowering means no
fruit. Why are there no flowers on chayote you are growing? The following
information on chayote plant flowers will help to troubleshoot a choko not
flowering.
When Does Chayote Bloom?
If this is your first time growing chayote, maybe it just
hasn’t matured enough to flower. When does a chayote bloom? Chayote vines
flower in late summer to early fall (August or September) and should be flooded
with fruit by autumn (September or October).
About Chayote Plant Flowers
Chayote is a cucurbit
and, like all cucurbits, produces both male and female blooms on the same
plant. This is great because the vines are such prodigious producers that a
single plant is enough for most families.
The flowers grow in inflorescences
with groups of male blooms and a single or pair of female blooms. The blossoms
are small, white to light green and are not particularly noticeable. In fact, their
inconspicuous nature could be one reason you don’t see any flowers on the
chayote.
Other Reasons Chayote Won’t Bloom
Chayote thrives in areas where summer temperatures are warm
to hot – tropical to subtropical regions. It requires 120-150 frost free, warm
days to produce. It is possible that temperatures in your area got too cold and
the blooms were killed off.
Another need of the choko is about 12 hours of sun to
flower. While chayote can be grown in temperate climates for use as a rapid
growing vine, it is not likely to flower or fruit.
Now that you know the most common reasons for a chayote
plant not flowering, you will be better equipped in dealing with this issue. If
the plant is not yet mature, you’ll simply need to be patient. With the blooms
being so small, you’ll simply need to be more watchful in order to see them. If
your plant isn’t getting enough light, you’ll need to move it to a location
with more sun. And, if you’re in a cooler region, you’ll need to protect the
plant from frost.
If you are familiar with chayote
plants (aka choko), then you know they are prolific producers. So, what if
you have a chayote that won’t bloom? Obviously, a choko not flowering means no
fruit. Why are there no flowers on chayote you are growing? The following
information on chayote plant flowers will help to troubleshoot a choko not
flowering.
When Does Chayote Bloom?
If this is your first time growing chayote, maybe it just
hasn’t matured enough to flower. When does a chayote bloom? Chayote vines
flower in late summer to early fall (August or September) and should be flooded
with fruit by autumn (September or October).
About Chayote Plant Flowers
Chayote is a cucurbit
and, like all cucurbits, produces both male and female blooms on the same
plant. This is great because the vines are such prodigious producers that a
single plant is enough for most families.
The flowers grow in inflorescences
with groups of male blooms and a single or pair of female blooms. The blossoms
are small, white to light green and are not particularly noticeable. In fact, their
inconspicuous nature could be one reason you don’t see any flowers on the
chayote.
Other Reasons Chayote Won’t Bloom
Chayote thrives in areas where summer temperatures are warm
to hot – tropical to subtropical regions. It requires 120-150 frost free, warm
days to produce. It is possible that temperatures in your area got too cold and
the blooms were killed off.
Another need of the choko is about 12 hours of sun to
flower. While chayote can be grown in temperate climates for use as a rapid
growing vine, it is not likely to flower or fruit.
Now that you know the most common reasons for a chayote
plant not flowering, you will be better equipped in dealing with this issue. If
the plant is not yet mature, you’ll simply need to be patient. With the blooms
being so small, you’ll simply need to be more watchful in order to see them. If
your plant isn’t getting enough light, you’ll need to move it to a location
with more sun. And, if you’re in a cooler region, you’ll need to protect the
plant from frost.