{"product_id":"papaya-10-bag","title":"Papaya","description":"\u003cp\u003ePapaya (Carica papaya) is a fast-growing, short-lived tropical fruit plant famous for producing sweet, juicy fruit remarkably quickly, often within 8-12 months of planting. It forms a single soft, hollow trunk topped with a crown of large, deeply lobed leaves and bears fruit almost continuously near the stem tip. Easy and rewarding, papaya thrives in warm, frost-free climates with good drainage and steady warmth. Rich in vitamins A and C and digestive enzymes, the fruit is a kitchen favourite, while the plant's bold foliage gives gardens an instant tropical character. Ideal for impatient home growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaricaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge palmate lobed leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear-round in warm climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and frost-free subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep moist but never waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, rich, very well-drained soil; pH 6-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21-35C; very frost sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed monthly with NPK and compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; remove old lower leaves only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest grown in ground or very large pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybug, mites, fruit fly; viral mosaic; use neem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit edible; unripe latex can irritate skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for sweet ripe fruit eaten fresh or in salads; raw green papaya is cooked and used in salads. The plant adds bold tropical foliage to gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India, plant 2-3 seedlings together and keep the most vigorous; ensure raised, very well-drained beds because papaya roots rot easily in waterlogged monsoon soil. Protect from cold north Indian winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water papaya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil moist but never soggy. In summer water two to three times a week, and reduce in cool or wet weather to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does papaya need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePapaya needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily, for fast growth and sweet fruit. Shade leads to weak plants and poor fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs papaya safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ripe fruit is non-toxic, but the milky latex of unripe fruit and stems can irritate skin and mouths, so keep pets from chewing the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I grow papaya in a pot or ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePapaya grows best in the ground or a very large container, as it has a deep root system and dislikes being root-bound or waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate papaya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePapaya is grown from seed. Sow fresh seeds in light mix, plant a few seedlings together, and keep the strongest, ideally a fruit-bearing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my papaya not fruiting or dropping fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften the plant is male or a non-bearing type, or it is too cold or waterlogged. Grow several plants to ensure female or bisexual fruiting types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does papaya start fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn warm conditions papaya begins fruiting within 8-12 months of sowing and then bears almost continuously near the top of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan papaya be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, papaya needs strong sun and height; it is an outdoor plant and will not fruit reliably indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of papaya toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe fruit is safe and healthy. The white latex from unripe fruit and stems can irritate skin and should not be eaten raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer suits papaya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed monthly with a balanced NPK plus compost or manure; papaya is a fast, hungry grower and responds well to steady feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048933294326,"sku":"PLT-PAPAYA-B10-NA","price":40.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-papaya-papita-hybrid-plant-16969157607564.jpg?v=1782711712","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/papaya-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}