Have you ever thought if you could grow your papaya tree at home? Know that planting this fruit is much simpler than it looks and you can have fruit in less than a year.
Papaya is known to be a tasty fruit, sweet and full of nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, beta-carotene, calcium, potassium and other vitamins.
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Therefore, it is interesting to think about growing such a beneficial fruit at home, as the papaya tree produces nutritious fruits between 9 and 12 months.
The first step for this planting is to choose very carefully the variety of papaya that will be planted. Afterwards, it will be necessary to assemble the best soil in your environment and so on.
Whether in a large backyard or in a small area, planting papaya at home is a rewarding practice that guarantees good health for your daily diet.
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1. Choose fruit variety
O papaya There are two varieties to grow at home: papaya and formosa. The benefits of these varieties are very similar, the main difference is that papaya is smaller, so it is easier to consume all the fruit without the risk of it spoiling in the fridge.
2. prepare the best soil
The second step to growing papaya at home is to prepare the best soil. Therefore, having a soil rich in organic matter and well drained is a sign of a healthy papaya tree in the future. Whether in the ground or in a pot during the first stage of development, be sure to choose the best spot for the plant's roots.
3. Plant the chosen seedling
Then plant the seedling or seeds of your chosen variety and add plenty of water after planting. In the case of planting directly in the ground, keep a distance between the seedlings so that the papaya tree has room to develop.
4. Do pest control
Finally, one of the main points is to monitor the papaya tree frequently to avoid the proliferation of pests in your plant. Usually, papaya pests appear during the wettest periods of the year.
About the fruit harvest, as it is a planting with relatively fast development, an average of 9 to 12 months, papaya can already be harvested when it has a yellow skin.
The final guideline for growing a healthy papaya tree is to ensure that it receives all the necessary care during fruit development. Therefore, water the plant periodically and always watch for the presence of pests.
