Papaya is a perennial plant that grows in tropical and subtropical areas where there is no freezing weather such as frost. Some varieties can grow up to 9 meters tall, and most have beige, yellow or orange flowers. Papaya fruits come in various shapes, including pear-shaped and round, and are famous for their sweet yellow-orange flesh. Read this article to learn how to grow papayas to increase survival and yield.
How to grow papaya is part of a series of tutorials on growing papayas. The tutorials also include growing papayas from seeds, transplanting adult plants, and caring for papaya trees. Follow this article from the production department on how to grow papayas. , illustrated tutorial on growing papaya from seeds.
How to grow papaya
4Sowing. You can plant them directly in the garden, eliminating the need for transplanting later; or plant them in pots first to make space management easier once the seeds germinate. The seeds were buried 1.25 cm deep in the soil and 5 cm apart. - If there is space, sow as many seeds as possible to increase the chances of germination of female and male plants. The sick and weak among them can be removed in the future. It is impossible to tell whether a plant is female, male or hermaphrodite before sowing.
5Water appropriately. Water plenty during the first few days after planting, but don't overflow the soil. Water as necessary over the next few weeks to keep the soil moist but not soggy. 
6Selectively retain seedlings. 2-5 weeks after sowing, some seeds will germinate and emerge from the soil to become seedlings. After 1-2 weeks of observation, remove the thin, atrophic, and spotted areas.Spotted or otherwise unhealthy seedlings. Leave one seedling in each pot. If planted on the ground, the seedlings should be at least 0.9 meters apart. Keep at least 5 seedlings in total so you have a 96% chance of having both male and female plants. - If initially planted in pots, selected healthy seedlings need to be transplanted to garden soil and cared for uniformly.
2In addition to building mounds, you can also dig holes. Dig a hole three times as deep as the pot or root ball at the planting site. Choose a site that has sunlight, good drainage, and is 3 meters away from houses or other plants. One pit for each papaya tree. 
5Carefully move in the sapling. Filling the soil back into the hole will create a mound, and the planting depth should be the same as the original depth in the pot. Transplant one tree at a time, leaving a pit for each tree. Work carefully to avoid damaging the root system. 
6Fill in soil and water. Fill the hole with the same soil. Firm the soil lightly, leaving no air pockets. Water newly planted saplings so that the soil around the roots is moist.
Materials that may be used
- Several flower pots of about 3.8 liters
- Potting soil
- Papaya seeds
- Scissors
- Complete fertilizer
- Shovel
- Compost
- Bark mulch
DIY Tips
- Refrigerating ripe papaya can extend the shelf life and increase the flavor
Notes
- Don’tUse the lawnmower near the roots of the papaya tree to avoid accidentally damaging its branches. There should be no weeds within 0.9 meters around the papaya tree.
- Do not fertilize the grass next to the papaya tree. The roots of papaya trees will grow farther than the soil surface, and excess fertilizer will damage the roots.
Planting papaya
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