The papaya tree is a woody perennial plant of the genus Papaya in the Rosaceae family. It can still grow the next year, so it does not need to be planted once a year. The origin of this fruit variety is mainly concentrated in Hubei Province, Anhui Province, Hunan Province, Zhejiang Province, Sichuan Province, Guizhou Province and so on. Among them, the papaya of Changyang Qiuzi in Hubei is famous, ripening for market in August-September every year.

Growth habit of papaya tree

If properly cared for, the papaya tree can reproduce from generation to generation with no specific year. In addition, it prefers a warm environment and can spend the winter in the open areas of the JAC basin. The optimal temperature for growth is 26 to 32, intolerant of shade, preferring semi-dry and semi-humid. So the planting place should be sheltered from wind and sunshine. Papaya tree will not be not strict to the soil requirements. Generally can grow in deep soil, loose and fertile soil, well-drained sandy soil. Low lying waterlogged is not suitable for growing papaya trees. If it is a wild papaya tree, generally grow in the hills, lowlands, roadside meadows or low mountain bushes

Papaya tree planting notes

1. Reasonable fertilization: generally papaya trees can be fertilized in September each year. The base fertilizer can be organic fertilizer-based, while with the Double Wisdom Factor membrane insulation and moisture, to improve the effective utilization of fertilizer. 2. pruning: papaya tree in the tree shape is relatively large, the branches and leaves are very lush. So the growing period should be pruned regularly to prevent overgrowth of branches to waste plant nutrients. When pruning, to maintain the overall ventilation and light of the tree as a prerequisite. 3. temperature control: to reasonably control the temperature. The lowest temperature in winter is not lower than 5, otherwise frost damage will occur, and the highest temperature in summer is not more than 35, otherwise its leaves will curl and wither.