Information on Planting Papaya

Seeds

• Papaya seeds can be obtained from the papaya fruit sold in supermarkets. Once the papaya is ripened, slice open to remove the seeds, and plant the seeds in a pot or container with potting soil. Water the soil and place the potted seeds in an area that receives a lot of sunshine.

Planting

• Given that the papaya is mainly grown in tropical regions around the world, finding a warm spot for planting is ideal. Ideally the papaya tree or seeds should be planted in an area where there is both a good amount of sunshine and/or reflected heat.

Watering

• In the winter time, the papaya plant should be watered sparingly to avoid root rot. In the summer and warmer months, the papaya can be watered heavily.

Soil

• The ideal soil to use for the papaya should be highly permeable. Papaya trees need a lot of water, but poor drainage will cause the roots to rot.

Other Tips

• The papaya can withstand mild cold fronts, but should be covered or moved to a warm area in the event of freezing. Fertilizers that are nitrogen-rich can be used moderately, but are not necessary for the papaya.