Papaya Seeds Hawaiian Solo Waimanalo Organic Tropical Plant

Description: Our Hawaiian Solo Waimanalo Papaya (X-77) is a yellow flesh papaya, which is original cultivar from Hawaii. Waimanalo Papaya is a yellow-orange flesh solo papaya, and somewhat larger than other Solo papayas.Fruit round with a short neck, average weight 22 to 39 ounces and about 6 inches in length. Skins are smooth, and glossy, cavity star-shaped. Flesh thick, firm, orange-yellow in color, flavor and quality high, keeps well. Hawaiian Solo PapayaThe Hawaiian Solo papaya cultivars are called “solo” types because they are usually small enough to be eaten by one person alone.Hawaii’s solo papayas have 1 to 3-pound fruits with flesh that is either “red” or “yellow.” Cultivars with red flesh are ‘Sunrise’, ‘Sunset’, and ‘UH SunUp’ (a genetically transformed ‘Sunset’). Yellow-fleshed cultivars are ‘Waimanalo’, ‘Kapoho’, and ‘UH Rainbow’, which is a cross between ‘Kapoho’ and ‘UH SunUp’.The cultivars ‘Sunrise’, ‘Sunset’, ‘Waimanalo’, and ‘Kapoho’ have been inbred for many generations and are genetically stable, reproducing true to type from seed. These cultivars produce harvestable fruits about 10–12 months after planting, with the exception of ‘Kapoho’, which takes about 14 months. ‘Sunrise’ has the shortest shelf life and must be marketed in a timely manner. ‘Kapoho’ and ‘Sunset’ have the best shelf life, and ‘Waimanalo’ is intermediate in this character. The Solo varieties are valued for productivity, uniform fruit shape and size, and excellent fruit quality. Solo strains are predominantly self-pollinated and thus are highly inbred and uniform. GrowingPapaya is grown from seed. Dry seed may be stored for a year or more in airtight refrigerated containers. Fresh seeds will usually germinate in 10 to 14 days.Seeds are sown either in containers or directly in the ground. Transplanting container-grown plants is usually limited to areas where there is dependable rainfall or supplemental irrigation. When direct-sowing, seeds are sown 1/4 to 1/2 in (63 to 127 mm) deep in each planting hole.Papaya grows well on many types of soil, but they must be adequately drained. Restricted soil drainage promotes root diseases. The optimum growing temperature is between 70 to 88o F. It can be cultivated in large pots and taken indoors during the winter. The 'Waimanalo' producing its first flowers approximately six months from seeding. Average height to the first flower is 32 inches above ground. Seeds produce a gender ratio of 66% hermaphrodite and 33% female. UsagePapayas have long been used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking, often grated when the fruit is still green/young and a bit bitter. Like melons, papayas make wonderful smoothies, margaritas, salsas, fish and meat adornments, as well as perfect, simple snacks. The flesh of the ripe papaya is usually eaten raw. It makes an excellent breakfast or dessert fruit served with lemon or lime. In fruit cocktails or salads, it is usually combined with other tropical fruits or citrus fruits. A variety of products such as drinks, jams, marmalades, nectars, ice cream, sherbet, yogurt, and pie may be made from ripe papayas. Green papayas are sometimes cooked as a vegetable; they also can be pickled or candied. Papain, the protein-splitting enzyme found in green papaya, is extracted and sold commercially as a meat tenderizer. This tenderizing effect can also be achieved by laying slices of green papaya or green papaya skin on the meat and allowing it to stand for several hours. Papain extract is also used as a treatment for certain intestinal and digestive problems. Papaya seeds -have a mild, peppery taste and may be ground and used in place of pepper in salad dressings or in recipes calling for, mustard seed. Site selection The three major environmental factors to consider in selecting a site to grow papayas are temperature, moisture (rainfall and soil drainage), and wind. Another condition to consider is the amount of sunlight the site receives to support plant growth and fruit production. Insufficient sunlight results in low yields and fruits with inadequate sugar and encourages plant diseases affecting papaya production. Temperature The temperature of the site is the most important factor. The optimum growing temperature is between 70 adn 88°F. Less than optimum temperatures will affect the sexual orientation of flowers and pollination. Temperatures below 60°F cause carpeloidy, which results in “cat-face” deformity when floral stamens develop abnormally into fleshy, carpel like structures. High temperatures (90–95°F) may induce “female sterility,” in which normally hermaphroditic papaya plants produce male flowers, resulting in poor fruit set and production. Moisture A minimum monthly rainfall of 4 inches (100 mm) and an average relative humidity of 66 percent are suggested as “ideal” for papaya growth and production. Papaya requires good soil drainage. Where soil drainage is restricted, papaya is susceptible to fungal root diseases. The plants are severely affected by waterlogging and can be killed when subjected to puddled conditions for even a few hours. Wind Papaya plants must be protected from wind. Plants exposed to constant wind develop deformed, crinkled leaves. Adequate air movement is important in reducing incidence of fungal diseases such as phytophthora and anthracnose; these diseases can become severe when there is excessive free moisture and high humidity around the plants. Ship via USPS First Class with tracking number

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