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CARICA papaya
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: V 710
Family: Caricaceae
Characteristics: Tree to 5-8 m
Seed per packet: 5
Vigorous plant with 1 kg fruits with flesh that is thick, aromatic and red. Plants begin to bear fruit at 60-80 cm in height.
Prefers a humus-rich moist well-drained soil in a protected warm position. Drought and frost resistant.
Grow notes:
Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C.
Paw Paw seed germinates best after a period of cold stratification in the refrigerator for 6-8 weeks. Alternatively wintering in the garden in cold climates will assist
General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.
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