{"product_id":"papaya-seeds","title":"Papaya Farm Improved - Desi Fruit Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePapaya Farm Improved - Desi Fruit Seeds\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\u003e200-400 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular deep watering; never let roots stay waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, deep, very well-drained soil; hates soggy roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed monthly with compost and balanced fertilizer\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\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ripe fruit is eaten fresh, in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;juices, smoothies and salads\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, while raw green papaya is grated for sabzi, thoran and salads and is valued for digestion. The tree is a productive, space-saving choice for home orchards and large terrace containers.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow 2-3 seeds 1-1.5 cm deep per spot or pot, as germination can be slow; soaking seeds overnight speeds things up. Germination takes 15-30 days. Transplant or thin to the strongest seedling, spacing trees 2-2.5 m apart. Plant on raised mounds for drainage and keep several plants to ensure a fruiting female or bisexual tree. First fruit ripens about 8-12 months after sowing.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow papaya seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow at the start of the warm season from February to March, or with the early monsoon in June-July. Papaya needs warmth and is sensitive to cold, so avoid sowing just before winter in the north.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan papaya be grown in a large container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, dwarf and ordinary papayas can fruit in a large tub of at least 40-50 cm depth with rich, free-draining mix in full sun. Keep watering regular but ensure excess water drains away to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051663589622,"sku":"SED-FRT-PAPAYA-001","price":29.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-papaya-farm-improved-desi-fruit-seeds-16969157574796.jpg?v=1782713875","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/papaya-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}