Papaya
Log in to view pricesPapayas’ sweet taste, vibrant color, and the wide variety of health benefits they provide make them a popular fruit. ‘Red Lady’ is an excellent papaya for southern gardens or as a tropical container plant in the north. In cultivation, it grows rapidly, fruiting within 3 years.
Variety:
- Red Lady (Zones 9-11)
Care Instructions
In general, papaya trees should be planted in full sun and watered frequently for best growth and fruit production. Papaya plants grow and fruit well in well-drained soil types. Any climatic factor such as cool or cold temperatures, lack of water, high constant winds, or shade will reduce papaya growth and production. We suggest to keep your plant potted in a 10″ container so that it can be brought indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F.
Recipe
Papaya Recipe
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Tropical Papaya Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup milk
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 small ripe banana, peeled + sliced
1/2 large ripe papaya, peeled, seeded + chopped
1 cup ice cubes
Directions:
1. Combine milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, banana, papaya + ice cubes in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
