How to - Growing Papaya from Seed. - South Florida

My way of Starting papaya trees

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• seedlings
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[ParadiseTech]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Grow as much as you can!

[ParadiseTech]

I just posted a video that is a walk through of my yard with mature papaya trees. You can see it in my videos

[gilgamesh1962]

Hey paradise Tech, did you keep your papayas in containers, or transplant into the ground? I am, planning to do a roof top container garden using those 5 gallon, self watering containers. I imagine I'll have to support these when they get bigger. how long does it take to get fruit from seeds? I heard it was around 9 months.

[ParadiseTech]

@gilgamesh1962 - I do not grow them in pots, I transplant into the ground after they get about 12 inches tall or so, and I think 9 months from seed to fruit is about right, maybe more like a year. When I remove my trees (after they stop producing) the roots extend 8-9 feet from the trunks. I don't over think Papayas at all, here in my region, they grow like weeds! :)

[gilgamesh1962]

@ParadiseTech Yeah they grow like weeds here in the Caribbean also. you can see the plants sprouting up in different places. ironically, as common as they are, the fruits sell for a lot of money, compared to some other fruit. I love papaya shakes, we cut the fruit into chunks, then place them in freezer bags, once frozen, we put them in the blender, some water or milk is added, bit of sugar. and presto! some add evaporated milk, ( instead of sugar ). anyway Ill try and grow some in a Earthbox-

[ParadiseTech]

@gilgamesh1962 - I know what you mean about them being expensive. They can go for $7 per fruit here in the US. CRAZY! I usually eat them with lime and sugar...my favorite! I have two large ones on my counter just waiting to be eaten for breakfast!

[godscreat0r]

Cool stuff, Is it better to remove the seeds from the slimy shell or will they not germinate without it ?

How long does it take from seed to fruit ?

Also what is the germination rate, you have soo many seeds dumped in a container , do you get like a 100 sprouts? lol

[christianz2010]

how long till they fruit from seed????

[billal7575]

@Karachi

for best fruit size grow male and female papaya and polinate them manually tahn results are amazing, to get some big fruits keep 10 15 fruits at a time on stem to get the 2 -4 lbs weight Papaya. You may cut down the male papaya after few days of pollination to female tree.

[denedios]

Thanks for the video. How do they fare through the cooler months in S FL? I'm in Palm Beach Gardens and have just transfered mine from pot to soil. I'm a little paranoid about these cooler temps coming in the next couple months though. Guess I'll just have to find out!

[arbonac]

The intro to the video sounded almost like a pick up line.

[carosta]

That looks easy, thank you so much!

[Mo0ndana]

@mostercreature si porque si no las lavas se forma moho

[mostercreature]

@Mo0ndana y tu si?

[ghettosamson]

I always let my seeds dry beforehand. I guess I'll be trying to plant them without letting the seeds dry beforehand. I'm in Central Fl. and I've got quite a variety of trees here.