On Feb 11, 11:22 am, Daniel Prince wrote:
I have been growing chayotes for several years here in Los Angeles.
This year I had one day in which the temperature got down to 27
degrees Fahrenheit overnight. Both of my vines look dead. Are they
likely to grow back from the roots or will I need to replace them?


The book I have says that it will grow back. Though that may apply to
light frosts.