Optimal storage temperature: 8-10 °C Relative humidity: 85-90% RH Cold damage: 5-7 °C below the chayote at 5-7 °C below the low temperature, cold injury occurs, that is, melon form a serious spot, and then ulceration. Chayote sensitive to ethylene, after harvesting should be stored at about 10 °C, 95% RH above, about 4-6 weeks of storage. Storage temperature (°C) 0 5 10 15 Room temperature (27°C) Storage period (days) 3-5 4-7 25-40 10-20 2-5