When to plant chayote in Alabama
Alabama spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant chayote shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 7 in Mobile to April 20 in Jacksonville — below are local dates for 70 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | April 7 – April 14 |
| Mobile | 9a | February 21 | December 6 | March 7 – March 14 |
| Birmingham | 8a | March 21 | November 11 | April 4 – April 11 |
| Montgomery | 8b | March 4 | November 18 | March 18 – March 25 |
| Tuscaloosa | 8b | March 18 | November 10 | April 1 – April 8 |
| Hoover | 8a | March 19 | November 8 | April 2 – April 9 |
| Auburn | 8b | March 13 | November 17 | March 27 – April 3 |
| Dothan | 9a | March 1 | November 24 | March 15 – March 22 |
Chayote in Alabama: FAQ
When can I plant chayote in Alabama?
Across Alabama, the time to transplant chayote spans roughly March 7 in Mobile to April 20 in Jacksonville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the chayote planting date vary across Alabama?
Yes. Alabama publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right chayote planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does chayote take to grow in Alabama?
Chayote takes about 120–150 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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