Papaya, Molokai Sunrise
Papaya carica
Non-GMO papaya seed, grown on Molokai. Molokai Sunrise is a papaya cultivar selected for Ho'olehua, Molokai conditions. Papaya thrives in warm, humid conditions and performs best in well-drained sandy loam soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Papaya is a useful crop in agroforestry systems as a 3-year mid-sized crop, creating biomass and building habitat while producing a versatile edible crop.
Cultivation: Papaya can be slow to germinate and benefits from soaking overnight before planting. Additionally, adding compost to potting soil mix helps to support strong germination.
Growing guidelines: soak seeds in water overnight. Start individual seeds by sowing ½” deep in 2 inch cells. Germination takes place in about 1-2 weeks. Transplant to the ground or grow out in a larger pot for larger plants. Plant 7 feet apart in clusters of 3 transplants. When plants show their sex, cull out to one plant saving the healthiest hermaphrodite. (Stocky, flowers low on the plant.)
To learn more about growing papaya click on our Resources tab, select Educational Resources, and then "Thinking Like a Papaya". This paper was written by long-time CTAHR agent Glenn Teves and offers very useful information for successfully growing papaya trees.
Non-GMO Papaya Seed grown on Molokai
20 seeds per packet