Introduction
Papaya is an important tropical fruit that is high in nutrients such as vitamin C. It is also valued for its medicinal properties. Its by-products are also used in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and textile industries.
Papaya
Carica papaya
Watering
Intermediate
Cultivation
transplanted
Harvesting
182 - 304 days
Labour
Low
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5.5 - 7.5
Temperature
0°C - 0°C
Fertilization
High
Care
Papaya is grown from seed in raised nursery beds, pots, or polythene bags. Seedlings can be transplanted to the field after 6-8 weeks. Drip irrigation is preferred for papaya cultivation so as to avoid water-logged soils. Papaya plants can be protected against frost by covering with polythene bags with air holes. Papaya is most sensitive to the development of the following diseases: powdery mildew, anthracnose, damping-off, and stem rot.
Soil
Loamy, sandy soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5 is best for papaya cultivation. Alluvial soil along waterways offers an alternative environment for growth. Despite their shallow roots, papaya trees need deep soil that drains well. Papaya should be planted in areas that are protected from the wind, or windbreaks should be planted on the perimeter of the land.
Climate
Papaya cultivation is suitable in tropical and sub-tropical regions at altitudes up to 600 m above sea level. Warm weather favours the development of the crop. High humidity is desired for growth, while drier conditions are favourable for ripening. Strong winds are detrimental to the crop due to their shallow roots.
Probable Diseases
Papaya
Carica papaya
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Introduction
Papaya is an important tropical fruit that is high in nutrients such as vitamin C. It is also valued for its medicinal properties. Its by-products are also used in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and textile industries.
Key Facts
Watering
Intermediate
Cultivation
transplanted
Harvesting
182 - 304 days
Labour
Low
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5.5 - 7.5
Temperature
0°C - 0°C
Fertilization
High
Care
Papaya is grown from seed in raised nursery beds, pots, or polythene bags. Seedlings can be transplanted to the field after 6-8 weeks. Drip irrigation is preferred for papaya cultivation so as to avoid water-logged soils. Papaya plants can be protected against frost by covering with polythene bags with air holes. Papaya is most sensitive to the development of the following diseases: powdery mildew, anthracnose, damping-off, and stem rot.
Soil
Loamy, sandy soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5 is best for papaya cultivation. Alluvial soil along waterways offers an alternative environment for growth. Despite their shallow roots, papaya trees need deep soil that drains well. Papaya should be planted in areas that are protected from the wind, or windbreaks should be planted on the perimeter of the land.
Climate
Papaya cultivation is suitable in tropical and sub-tropical regions at altitudes up to 600 m above sea level. Warm weather favours the development of the crop. High humidity is desired for growth, while drier conditions are favourable for ripening. Strong winds are detrimental to the crop due to their shallow roots.