Papaya (Carica papaya) is a tropical fruit. This plant is believed to come from the tropics of the Americas. From this place spread to various parts of the world.
Papaya cultivation can be done in the lowlands up to a height of 1000 meters from sea level. But the height of optimal land ranges from 50 to 700 meters above sea level. This plant requires a rainfall of about 1000-2000 mm per year that is evenly distributed throughout the year. In dry seasoned areas papaya trees can still bear fruit with the help of regular watering.
Good soil drainage is needed in the cultivation of papaya. Stagnant water will cause root rot in papaya plants. This plant requires loose soil with good porosity and a soil pH of about 6-7.
The nature of papaya plants
Papaya is a shrub that can grow up to 3 meters. Papaya stems are hollow, the tissue is soft and watery. This plant has tapering roots and soft side roots. The root growth is shallow and rather weak.
Papaya is a shrub that can grow up to 3 meters. Papaya stems are hollow, the tissue is soft and watery. This plant has tapering roots and soft side roots. The root growth is shallow and rather weak.
Papaya flowers grow on the axillary leaves, either a single flower or a series. There are three types of papaya flowers, namely male flowers, female flowers and perfect flowers (have pistil and stamens or hemafrodit).
Based on the nature of the flower, known papaya tree male, female tree and tree perfect. The papaya tree will not produce fruit, while the female papaya tree will produce rounded fruit, the fruit flesh is thin. The desired papaya fruit with elongated shape is produced from a perfect papaya tree.
