Papaya seeds (Non-GMO) Solo “Sunrise”

$5.00

Organic non-gmo Papaya seeds. Produces “Solo (Sunset)” variety papaya fruit – sweet, soft, deep orange inside, and ono (delicious). Most popular Papaya variety worldwide. Produces only female or hermaphrodite flowers, which is great since male flowers don’t bear fruit. Hardy to USDA zones 9-12.

15 fresh Papaya seeds. Growing directions included.

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Description

Grows to about 12ft high. Prefers full sun. Can tolerate part shade. Occasional watering, well-draining soil.

Papaya is one of the fastest fruit producing trees out there. It produces delicious fruit in only about 1 year, while most fruit trees take 3 years or longer. Some Papaya varieties are known to be genetically modified. That’s why it’s important to get organic non-gmo varieties in order to avoid GMO “Rainbow” papaya.

Solo “Sunrise” Papaya produces excellent fruit weighing 1.1-2.2 lbs. Produces only female or hermaphrodite flowers, which is great since male flowers don’t bear fruit.

Solo Papaya was introduced to Hawaii in 1911 from Barbados. Largest Papaya plantations are on the Big Island of Hawaii in Puna.

Papaya is a popular home garden tree that’s easy to care for and compact.

Papaya leaves are traditionally made into a medicinal tea and Papaya seeds can be made into a black pepper substitute. Unripe papaya fruit is used to make the famous and healthy green papaya salad.