Description: 100 Mexican Papaya Fruit Tree Seeds (Papaya Carica)Caribbean Red Paw Paw This Handsome Short Tree Develops it's Fruits Primarily on the Trunk of the Tree. It's Large Fruits are Frequently called "A Meal in Itself". Papaya's Large, Fleshy, Melon-like Fruits Weighing up to 9 Pounds Each hang in clusters attached to the trunk top just under the leaf canopy. Papaya typically grows to 12' tall (container plants to 10' tall) and is most noted for its edible melon-like fruit. The papaya fruit is slightly sweet, with an agreeable musky tang, which is more pronounced in some varieties and in some climates than in others. It is a popular breakfast fruit in many countries and is also used in salads, pies, sherbets, juices, and confections. The unripe fruit can be cooked like squash. The possible health benefits of consuming papaya include a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, aiding in digestion, improving blood glucose control in people with diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and improving wound healing.This plant is intolerant of frost. It is best grown in tropical or semi-tropical climates in rich humus, consistently moist but well-drained organic loams in full sun. Best fruit develops in full sun. Plants tolerate light shade if grown ornamentally indoors instead of for fruit.Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics, but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; and the minerals, potassium, copper, and magnesium; and fiber. Together, these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer. In addition, papaya contains the digestive enzyme, papain which is used like bromelain, a similar enzyme found in pineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies. This papaya hybrid will produce fruits that can weigh up to 9 Pounds each.Zones 9-12 In areas with cooler winters, simply bring them indoors as they are Great Houseplants when given enough light.Papaya Germination:1) Mix about 3 1/2 ounces of calcium nitrate in 1 quart of water. Calcium nitrate is available in most garden centers as a fertilizer. This solution helps to decrease germination time, while increasing the total percentage of seeds that successfully germinate. Soak the papaya seeds in the calcium nitrate solution for about 30 minutes. 2) Soak the seeds in hot water at 158 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds; then soak them in distilled water at room temperature for 24 hours to increase the germination rate. 3) Use a well mixed and well draining seed starting soil. Do not start seeds in seedling trays because papayas transplant poorly; 1-gallon containers ensure the plant requires transplanting only once from the container to the ground.4) To ensure successful germination for Papaya seeds, use a heated propagator mat to keep the soil between 80-85 degrees F., and place the containers in a sunny location, or use a grow light. 5) Evenly space two to four seeds in each container and cover the seeds with 1/4 to 1/2 inch of potting mix.6) Keep the soil moist without overwatering. 7) Papaya seeds can germinate in about 2 to 5 weeks with the calcium nitrate treatment. Following these instructions will increase germination rate and speed."Please Contact us First if you need Anything"Germinación de papaya:1) Mezcle aproximadamente 3 1/2 onzas de nitrato de calcio en 1 cuarto de galón de agua. El nitrato de calcio está disponible en la mayoría de los centros de jardinería como fertilizante. Esta solución ayuda a disminuir el tiempo de germinación, al mismo tiempo que aumenta el porcentaje total de semillas que germinan con éxito. Remoje las semillas de papaya en la solución de nitrato de calcio durante aproximadamente 30 minutos.2) Remoje las semillas en agua caliente a 158 grados Fahrenheit durante 15 segundos; luego remójelas en agua destilada a temperatura ambiente durante 24 horas para aumentar la tasa de germinación.3) Use una tierra para sembrar bien mezclada y con buen drenaje. No comience a sembrar las semillas en bandejas de plántulas porque las papayas se trasplantan mal; los recipientes de 1 galón aseguran que la planta requiera un trasplante solo una vez del recipiente al suelo. 4) Para garantizar una germinación exitosa de las semillas de papaya, use una estera de propagación calentada para mantener la tierra a una temperatura de entre 80 y 85 grados F y coloque los recipientes en un lugar soleado o use una luz de cultivo.5) Distribuya de manera uniforme de dos a cuatro semillas en cada recipiente y cúbralas con 1/4 a 1/2 pulgada de mezcla para macetas.6) Mantenga la tierra húmeda sin regar en exceso.7) Las semillas de papaya pueden germinar en aproximadamente 2 a 5 semanas con el tratamiento de nitrato de calcio. Si sigue estas instrucciones, aumentará la tasa y la velocidad de germinación."Comuníquese con nosotros primero si necesita algo"Please Check out our Other Items!Buy with Confidence as Customer Service is our #1 Priority and are available 7 days a week. If for any reason you feel as if we don't deserve a 5 Star Rating, please contact us and we will address any issues that may arrive.
Price: 24.95 USD
Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-11-19T02:19:30.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Planting Time: 2-6 Weeks
Common Name: Mexican Carica Red Caribbean Papaya Fruit Tree Garden Houseplant
Custom Bundle: No
Color: Beige, Black, Brown, Gold, Green, Multicolor, Orange, Red, Yellow
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit: Climbing
MPN: N/A
Soil Type: Rich Sandy & Loamy Soil is Optimal, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt
Brand: SeedHead
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic - Neutral
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Type: Caribbean Lady Red Carica Papaya Fruit Tree Houseplant Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Carica
Sunlight: Partial Shade, More Full Sun leads to Greater Fruit Production, Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Fruit Producing, Air Purifying, Edible, Fast Growing, Flowering, Self-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy