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Would babaco papaya grow and fruit in Florida?

Would babaco papaya grow and fruit in Florida?
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onur

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Would babaco papaya grow and fruit in Florida?
« on: September 06, 2016, 11:36:07 PM »
I heard that babaco was a pretty tasty fruit. Has anyone ever grown babaco and got it to fruit in Florida successfully?

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Re: Would babaco papaya grow and fruit in Florida?
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2016, 04:10:53 AM »
Yes, As I know it's cold-hardy at least as Carica papaya...

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Re: Would babaco papaya grow and fruit in Florida?
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2016, 06:40:20 AM »
What sort of poll is it that asks the exact same two questions??? This is twice in as many weeks!

onur

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Re: Would babaco papaya grow and fruit in Florida?
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2016, 12:36:49 PM »
Yes, As I know it's cold-hardy at least as Carica papaya...

Thanks Delvi83 ! I guess Florida is too hot and wet for Babaco...

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Re: Would babaco papaya grow and fruit in Florida?
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2016, 12:40:36 PM »
Babaco does not like temps above 80f. I am sure however you can graft it to a disease resistant healthy rootstock. Should impart some adaptability to low land tropical climate.

http://stfc.org.au/pawpaw-papaya-grafting
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onur

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Re: Would babaco papaya grow and fruit in Florida?
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2016, 03:50:06 PM »
Babaco does not like temps above 80f. I am sure however you can graft it to a disease resistant healthy rootstock. Should impart some adaptability to low land tropical climate.

http://stfc.org.au/pawpaw-papaya-grafting

Thank you nullzero!

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Re: Would babaco papaya grow and fruit in Florida?
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2016, 07:51:39 PM »
I had babaco growing well for about 6 months and then it died. Both Babaco and Tamarillo have done great until July and then both died. If I were to try them again, I would have them in the shade. The Tamarillo fruited but died before they ripened. The Babaco flowered, but then died.

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Re: Would babaco papaya grow and fruit in Florida?
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2016, 08:27:08 PM »
I had babaco growing well for about 6 months and then it died. Both Babaco and Tamarillo have done great until July and then both died. If I were to try them again, I would have them in the shade. The Tamarillo fruited but died before they ripened. The Babaco flowered, but then died.

Thans Geosulcata!  Is Babaco self-pollinating?