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General Information

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Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is an important cash crop in India. It is commercially raised from seed and produces fruits in about a year.

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Why Papaya – Madhur (Red Lady 786) ?

  • Producing and selling more than 1.2 million seedling papaya plants in India.
  • Virus, Nematode, Disease and Pest free plants, about 6-8 week old at the time of supply.
  • 100% surety of variety Red Lady 786.
  • Gynodioecious habit of plants and bear fruits at 80 cm height.
  • Holding 18 secondary hardening centres across India for timely delivery.
  • Strong after sales technical support / services.
  • Dedicated Transportation Service.

Advantages of Papaya (Red Lady 786)

Characteristics Conventional propagation through ordinary Papaya Plants Madhur (Red Lady 786)
Yield & Quality Low High
Variety Mixed True to type, Hybrid
Fruit colour Yellow Red
Sweetness of fruit Low High
Market price Lower Higher returns
Disease No guarantee Free from all diseases when supplied

Cultivation Practice & Yield

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  • Soil : A well drained sandy loam soil rich in organic matter > 20% is the best for papaya cultivation.
  • Climate : It is tropical plant but can grow very well in sub-tropical regions.
  • Variety : Madhur Papaya Red Lady (786), a Gynodioecious commonly called bisexual type, exotic variety has been found promising.
  • Season of Planting : Feb – March (Summer), June – July (Monsoon) and September – October (Early Winter).
  • Spacing : 7 x 6 ft. or 8 x 6 ft.
  • Days to flowering : 7 to 8 months after planting
  • Harvesting : Fruit become ready within 2 to 2.5 months after flowering
  • Yield /plant : 50 to 70 kg / plant / year *

*varies with field conditions

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