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ExoticJenny

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Growing papaya
« on: July 26, 2018, 06:43:44 AM »
Hey.
When I was in a garden centre I bought papaya seeds. I put them in a small pot and I water it everyday by soaking. I also covered it by plastic bag and I am growing it in neutral soil. How many days does it take to sprout? Any requirements that I need to know about growing papaya?

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Re: Growing papaya
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2018, 10:25:24 AM »
From 7 to 15 days for fresh seeds. Up to a month for older seed.

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Re: Growing papaya
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2018, 11:09:06 AM »
they like a ton of organic matter (well rotted).
its hard to over-fertilize them.

they like water, but it has to be well draining.
lots of sun and heat, the more the better.
root-rot + over watering is the #1 killer.

compost around the base, then mulch on top works great.

rabbit and chicken waste, or fish emulsion are good fertilizers.

roots dont like to be disturbed, plant in-place if possible.
(or use a peat-based container) then cut the bottom when planting out.