Carica papaya
Papaya
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Papaya (Carica papaya) - Description
The papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ or /pəˈpɑːjə/ (from Carib via Spanish), papaw, or pawpaw is the fruit of the plant Carica papaya, the sole species in the genus Carica of the plant family Caricaceae. It is native to the tropics of the Americas, perhaps from southern Mexico and neighbouring Central America. It was first cultivated in Mexicoseveral centuries before the emergence of the Mesoamerican classical civilizations.
Papaya (Carica papaya) - Growth
Grow Papayas in groups of at least 3 or 4. Replace mature trees every 4 years.
Papaya (Carica papaya) - Planting
Papayas are generally grown from transplants, but they can be started indoors from seed. The seeds will sprout within 3 to 5 weeks. To shave some germination time off, soak and then wash the seeds in water to remove some of the gelatinous membrane around the seeds.When choosing a spot for planting, provide a warm sunny location. Plant against a south-facing wall. If planted in open space provide a windbreak.Since Papayas do best with sharply-drained soil, plant them on slopes or soil mound
Papaya (Carica papaya) - Pest
Prone to powdery mildew, ring spot, blight, aphids, whiteflies and scale.
Papaya (Carica papaya) - Interesting facts
Like all flowers, Papayas need to be pollinated in order to fully develop fruit. Papayas complicate things because they have separate male and female flowers. On top of that, some plants will have all male, all female or both types of flowers. Additionally, some plants will change which form of flower they produce from season to season. It is best practice to have a minimum of 3 or 4 Papayas planted closely together in case one or some of the plants decide to change sexes.
Papaya (Carica papaya) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with sharply-drained soil. Papayas are prone to root rot in excessively moist soil.
