Red Lady Papaya Fruit Seeds – Taiwan Variety, Sweet Flavor, Heirloom Garden Seeds
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Fruit Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Shrub/Small Tree (Herbaceous annuals avoided)
- Germination Time 14-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 150-200 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
- Watering Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
- Ideal Temperature 24-30°C (protect from frost)
- Blooming Time Flowers 6-12 months after sowing; fruit 8-12 months after sowing
- Suitable For Garden beds, large containers, tropical or warm climate gardens
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide a sheltered location in cold areas; mulching helps retain moisture
Description
Red Lady Papaya is a perennial shrub/small tree grown for sweet fruit. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter, with regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and space 150-200 cm apart. Germination takes 14-21 days, and flowers appear 6-12 months after sowing, with fruit developing 8-12 months after sowing; protect from frost in cooler areas and mulch to retain moisture.