Papaya - Dwarf Red Lady F1

Carica papaya is a tropical plant native to South America. The "Red Lady" variety, a selected variety from Taiwan, is known for its excellent taste, vigorous growth, and dwarfing habit. It is also considered more cold-tolerant than other papaya varieties in New Zealand.

Papaya plants are highly productive and make a great understory addition to food forest setups. They are relatively easy to grow when provided with suitable conditions. The plants come in a balanced ratio of approximately 50% female and 50% hermaphrodite. Hermaphrodite's set fruit on their own, but females require an additional plant for pollination and fruit set. We recommend purchasing three plants to ensure pollination.

Flowering and fruiting can be expected within the first calendar year in New Zealand. While papayas can be grown in pots, their shallow root system means they generally perform better when planted in the ground especially in the North Island.

Expected Plant Height = 30 cm