Papaya Plant Dealers in Kothirampur, Karimnagar

Category: Fruit Plants Family: Caricaceae Light: Sun growing Water: Normal Primarily grown for: Fruit or Seed Flowering season: Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year Flower or Inflorescence color: Cream, Off white, Light Yellow Foliage color: Green Plant Height or length: 4 to 6 meters Plant Spread or Width: 2 to 4 meters Plant Form: Upright or Erect Special Character: Fragrant flowers or leaves Attracts birds Attracts butterflies Attracts bees Quick growing trees Evergreen trees Salt or salinity tolerant Good on seaside Must have for Farm house or big gardens Growing tips: Climate - Papaya grows well in warm (but not hot) climates. It generally grows well up to 700 meters above sea level. Tolerates temprature of up to 38- 44 deg celcius. Soil - All kind of soils are suitable. Well drained fertile soils with good organic matter content are best. However Papaya grows well in most soils having good drainage. Soil ph of 6 to 7 is fine. Planting distance - Plants can yield for over a 5 years. For small to medium varieties the planting should be done at 1.8 x 1.8 meter. For tall variety the planting should be done at 2.4 x 2.4 meter. Planting - Planting is recommended in all year around. Pits of 0.5 meter width x 0.5 meter length x 0.5 meter deep should be taken. Top soil from these pits should be mixed 10 kgs farm yard manure well decomposed cow dung manure. 1 kgs single super phosphate and 100 gm follidol dust. Mix evenly to ensure proper distribution of the manure, fertilizer and pesticide. Watering - Watering can be done every 10 to 15 days in winter and at weekly intervals during summer. Drip irrigation is recommended. Manures and fertilizer - AGE OF PLANT MANURE 15:15:15 1 month 2 kg 335 gm 3 month 2 kg 335 gm 5 month 2 kg 335 gm 7 month 2 kg 335 gm Insect pests: Aphids, Spider Mites