Papaya Seeds to grow a bit of Hawaii. Papaya is a popular and delicious tropical fruit. One papaya tree can produce many fruits over several years. By growing your own papaya tree you can enjoy a taste of the islands for many years to come. Papaya fruit is high in vitamin C, has an enzyme that assists in digestion, and also can help to keep you "regular". There are five seeds in a package.

A discount is available on more than one package. Discounted prices and options are featured under the Papaya Seed pk qty drop down menu below.
1 package papaya seeds $16 including USPS Priority Mail shipping.
2 packages papaya seeds $23 including USPS Priority Mail shipping.
3 packages papaya seeds $31 including USPS Priority Mail shipping.
4 packages papaya seeds $39 including USPS Priority Mail shipping.
5 packages papaya seeds $46 including USPS Priority Mail shipping.
6 packages papaya seeds $55 including USPS Priority Mail shipping.
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Papaya Growing Tips
The papaya seeds are ready to plant but should be germinated prior to planting for best controlled results. For direct planting method plant directly in the ground about ½ inch in the soil. When germinating the seeds under ideal conditions the seeds may germinate in about two weeks, but may take three to five weeks. Gibberellic acid can be used to speed up germination in some seasons. Seedlings usually begin flowering 9 - 12 months after they germinate. It can be be up to 2 years from when you plant the seeds to when you are able to pick and enjoy your first fruit.
Papayas do best when free from wind and in direct sun. Papayas can be grown successfully in shade, but the fruit is rarely sweet. They are best planted in mounds or against the foundation of a building where water can be controlled. Papayas need a light, well-drained soil. They are easily killed by excess moisture. The soil needs to be moist in hot weather and dry in cold weather. The plants should be kept on to the dry side to avoid root rot, but also need enough water to support their large leaves. In winter the plant prefers to remain as dry as possible. A plant that has been injured by frost is particularly susceptible to root rot. The fast-growing papaya requires regular applications of nitrogen fertilizers but the exact rates have not been established. Feed monthly and adjust according to the plant's response. They can take fairly hot organic fertilizing such as chicken manure if used with deep irrigation after warm weather has started. Phosphorus deficiency causes dark green foliage with a reddish-purple discoloration of leaf veins and stalks.

Please note plant cuttings and seeds to grow plants found in Hawaii are a final sale once shipped due to they are perishable items. Our plant cuttings and seeds are rotated on a weekly basis so that our customers get the freshest cuttings and seeds possible for the best growing results. They are shipped at your own risk and we do not offer any refunds or exchanges or replacements if your plant cuttings or seeds do not grow. The manufacturer of the cuttings and seeds provides easy to follow growing tips on the package.

 

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