Papaya Plant

Category:
Fruit Plants
Family:
Caricaceae
Light:
Sun growing
Water:
Normal
Primarily grown for:
Fruit or Seed
Flowering season:
Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year
Flower or Inflorescence color:
Cream, Off white, Light Yellow
Foliage color:
Green
Plant Height or length:
4 to 6 meters
Plant Spread or Width:
2 to 4 meters
Plant Form:
Upright or Erect
Special Character:
Fragrant flowers or leaves
Attracts birds
Attracts butterflies
Attracts bees
Quick growing trees
Evergreen trees
Salt or salinity tolerant
Good on seaside
Must have for Farm house or big gardens
Growing tips:
Climate - Papaya grows well in warm (but not hot) climates. It generally grows well up to 700 meters above sea level. Tolerates temprature of up to 38- 44 deg celcius.
Soil - All kind of soils are suitable. Well drained fertile soils with good organic matter content are best. However Papaya grows well in most soils having good drainage. Soil ph of 6 to 7 is fine.
Planting distance - Plants can yield for over a 5 years. For small to medium varieties the planting should be done at 1.8 x 1.8 meter. For tall variety the planting should be done at 2.4 x 2.4 meter.
Planting - Planting is recommended in all year around. Pits of 0.5 meter width x 0.5 meter length x 0.5 meter deep should be taken. Top soil from these pits should be mixed 10 kgs farm yard manure well decomposed cow dung manure. 1 kgs single super phosphate and 100 gm follidol dust. Mix evenly to ensure proper distribution of the manure, fertilizer and pesticide.
Watering - Watering can be done every 10 to 15 days in winter and at weekly intervals during summer. Drip irrigation is recommended.
Manures and fertilizer - AGE OF PLANT MANURE 15:15:15 1 month 2 kg 335 gm 3 month 2 kg 335 gm 5 month 2 kg 335 gm 7 month 2 kg 335 gm
Insect pests:
Aphids, Spider Mites