Description
Dwarf Papaya (Carica papaya) fruits at just 1.5-2 m (5-6 ft) tall – a fraction of a standard papaya tree’s height – making it realistic to grow and fruit in a large container or small warm-climate garden, with the same sweet orange tropical flesh.
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- Compact size fruits at just 1.5-2 m, unlike standard papaya
- Sweet, organic tropical fruit within 1-2 years from seed
- Bold tropical foliage even before fruiting
- Excellent for large containers in cooler climates
Growing guide
- Sow: 1 cm (1/2 in) deep in warm, moist mix
- Germination: 14-30 days at 24-29 C (75-85 F)
- Light: full sun; protect from frost
- Hardiness: USDA zones 9-11 outdoors; container grown elsewhere
Germination-tested seed, packed fresh and shipped worldwide from Seeds Grow In.
