Papaya
Carica papaya
Papaya is a member of the Carica family. Its botanical name is Carica papaya. Papaya is an edible fruit perennial, it will last at least up to several years in its native climate. Normally grows with a tree habit.
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How to grow Papaya
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Full Sun
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Medium
Plant 1/2"-1" deep. Soil moderately moist 75-85°F . Can fruit from seed in 9 months.
Growing Papaya from seed
Easy but may take weeks.
Transplanting Papaya
Companion plants for Papaya
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Papaya so consider planting:
Repellent plants for Papaya
These plants will not grow well with Papaya so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Papaya problems
These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Papaya plants:
Other names for Papaya
Waimanalo Papaya
Latest Papaya Reviews
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03 Mar 2012
Kevalsha's Papaya was
Reviewed day -99
I have three big plants which need to be put in the ground soon. They are in pots and in the green house. I also have tons of seeds to grow more new plants.
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05 Nov 2011
Loratika's Red Lady Papaya was
Reviewed day 888
This Red Lady variety of Papaya is great! I’m not crazy about papaya, but this variety isn’t bad. My husband on the other hand LOVES it! He says it is the BEST papaya he’s ever had!
My husband bought this variety at grocery store and liked it a lot, so
Papaya care instructions
How long does Papaya take to grow?
Footnotes
Popular varieties of Papaya
- Red lady
- Solo
- waimanalo
- Babaco
- Ipb 9
- Kahuku gold
- Maridol
- Souther red
- Sunrise hawaiian solo
- Dwarf t. r. hovey
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