Dwarf Papaya Seeds-Blush Beauty

Papaya (Carica papaya) is a species that originates in Central America, but found its way to Asia through Spanish galleon voyages in the 1500’s. India has now become the largest producer of Papaya, supplying close to half of the world supply of Papaya. 

Papaya trees grow to an average height of 16-33 ft tall, however dwarf hybrid varieties are capable of bearing fruit as low as 2 ft in height on the tree. They typically have a single stem with leaves that spiral around the tree. The leaves are large, lobed, and palmate in their appearance. In the right climate Papaya trees can flower 4 months after planting and product fruit 7-11 months after planting. 

Papaya trees are by nature, dioecious, which means their male and female flowers grow on separate plants. Gynodioecious hybrids are favored for commercial fruit production, as they are self pollinating.

Blush Beauty is a gynodioecious dwarf hybrid.

Papaya seeds naturally have a germination inhibiting coating on them that should be carefully removed prior to sowing to increase germination rate and speed.

*Absolutely no replacements will be considered on this item for any reason. 

Latin Name: Carica papaya

Planting Guidance: Soak seeds in hot water for 15 seconds to remove germination inhibiting coating, prior to soaking in room temperature distilled water for 24 hours. Lightly dry the outer coat after soaking, prior to sowing in seed starting soil mix. Cover to retain moisture and humidity and keep in a warm place of 75-80 F. Ensure to keep from drying out as Papaya seeds take approx. 2-3 weeks to germinate.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 10-12 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Hybrid

Hindi Name: Papita पपीता

Marathi Name: Pappayi पपयी

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Kannada Name: Pappaaya ಪಪ್ಪಾಯ

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