There are many kinds of papaya, including Meixuan 1, Lingnan species, Gan Lan, Kang Hua No.2, Tibetan papaya, Hongling papaya, wrinkled papaya, Russell, Hong Fei and so on. The best papaya varieties are Meixuan 1, Lingnan, Gan Lan, Kang Hua No.2, Tibetan papaya and Hongling papaya.
1, Meixuan No.1
Mei 1 is a variety cultivated in Guangzhou. Its fruit is oval and spindle-shaped, and its weight is generally around 1 to 1.6 kg. Its meat is red, sweet and delicious, and its meat is tender and smooth. Very delicious.
2. Lingnan species
Lingnan species is an excellent variety, with short stems and the characteristics of early fruit and high yield. The pulp of papaya in Lingnan is usually orange, which tastes sweet and smells like osmanthus.
3. Orchid stem
Orchid stem is a very popular papaya. Its fruit is rectangular, big, weighing about 2 to 4 kilograms, thick pulp, orange pulp and sweet taste.
4. Huakang No.2
Kang Hua No.2 is a papaya variety with strong adaptability, good wind resistance and high fruit setting rate. Its fruit is oval and nutritious, and its orange flesh is sweet. Generally speaking, the yield of Kang Hua 2 will increase gradually after two years of planting.
5. Tibetan papaya
Tibetan papaya originated in Tibet, hence its name. It mainly grows in bushes at an altitude of 2660 meters to 1760 meters, and its plant type is very large. Tibetan papaya contains more essence and lignin, which is often extracted and processed as spice.