How many years does papaya bear fruit?

Introduction to Papaya Planting

Papaya is a plant of the Cactaceae family and the genus Papaya. It was originally distributed in tropical desert areas in Central America, such as Brazil and Mexico. It is a tropical plant.

It is generally better to plant it in spring and summer. The lifespan of papaya trees can reach more than 20 years. Common varieties include Star and Moon Papaya, Papaya Grape, Kirin Papaya, and Fortune Rat Papaya.

Papaya planting results in a few years

Papaya will bear fruit after 1-2 years of planting. The fruit can be harvested in time after it is ripe. The pulp and seeds should be completely separated and placed in a well-ventilated place to dry. Then the seeds should be directly sown on the soil surface. Water thoroughly once and cover with plastic wrap. It will germinate and take root in about 7 days.

Papaya can be planted by grafting. Cut strong branches and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry the wounds. After drying, insert them directly into the soil. Do not insert them too deep. Water them thoroughly once and place them in an environment of about 20 degrees for maintenance. Generally, they can be planted nine months after grafting.

Potted papaya fruit

Many people grow papaya in potted plants. Papaya potted plants will bear fruit in about 3-6 years. Generally, if papaya is sown in potted plants, it will take 5-6 years to bloom and bear fruit.

Why doesn't papaya bear fruit?

1. The seedlings grown from papaya seeds will most likely only bloom but rarely bear fruit. This is because papaya must be pollinated to bear fruit. If many seedlings need to be planted together and then naturally pollinated to bear fruit, it is generally difficult. Therefore, papaya planting must adopt the grafting method, which can produce fruit quickly.

2. If the rootstock for grafting papaya is the queen of trees, it may also result in the situation where it only blooms but does not bear fruit.

Key points for papaya planting

The main ways of propagating papaya are cuttings and tissue culture. Currently, cuttings are mainly used in production. Adult stem nodes that are healthy and free of pests and diseases should be selected. The length should be about 20-30 cm and they should be planted in sandy loam that is rich in organic matter, has good drainage, and is loose and fertile.