Name: Babaco Papaya Plant - Exotic Tropical Delight for Your Garden
Brand: Everglades Farm
SKU: BABACO-PAPAYA-#1-1FT
Price: 24.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Discover the unique charm of the Babaco Papaya (Vasconcellea x heilbornii), an exotic fruit plant that brings a taste of the tropics right to your home. Known for its striking palm-like appearance and ability to produce up to 60 pounds of fruit per year, this plant is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delight for your palate.

Fruit Characteristics: The Babaco fruit is long and slender, averaging 8 to 10 inches in length and weighing between 1 to 2 pounds. It ripens to a vibrant golden yellow and emits a delightful fruity aroma. When sliced, the fruit reveals a star shape, making it an attractive addition to any platter. Enjoy the entire fruit, as it is seedless and has a mild flavor reminiscent of papaya but without its muskiness.
Culinary Uses: This versatile fruit can be enjoyed fresh or used in smoothies, sauces, and salsas. It also serves as an excellent meat tenderizer due to its high papain content. For enhanced flavor, serve with a light dusting of sugar.
Growing Conditions: The Babaco thrives in moderate temperatures and can tolerate temperatures as low as 28°F (-2°C) with frost protection. It prefers bright shade or morning sun, making it suitable for various garden settings. This low-maintenance plant can be grown in containers, requiring only well-draining soil and regular watering.

Add the Babaco Papaya to your garden collection today and enjoy its exotic beauty and delicious fruits all year round!

How big is this tree?

The info below are our standard sizes. Subject to change without notice.

Tree Height*	Container Size	Box (inches)	Months in Nursery
1-2 feet	1 Gallon - 6" tall	6x6x24	6
2-3 feet	2 Gallon - 8" tall	9x9x36	6-12
3 feet	3 Gallon - 10" tall	10x10x36	6-12
3-4 feet	7 Gallon - 12" tall	12x12x48	12+

* Tree height includes the container. Sizes may vary and are subject to change without notice.

How long before this tree can produce fruit?

This depends on the type of tree and the propagation method used to produce the tree. Below is general information regarding the time it takes for your tree to produce fruit.

GRAFTED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

AIR LAYERED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

TREES PROPAGATED BY CUTTINGS

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees

TREES PROPAGATED BY SEEDLINGS

They typically produce fruit in 6-7 years. There are many exceptions to this rule. For example: Papaya: 1-2 years, Sugar Apple: 1-2 years, Custard Apple: 1-2 years, Soursop: 1-2 years

Do we offer FREE Shipping?

We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING to customers in certain states, with a minimum purchase requirement. Please use our check out to see the shipping options available to you.

Free shipping IS NOT available for other locations at the moment, as we have recently experience significant increases in labor, shipping and packing costs.

We have negotiated a deep discounted rate with FedEx ground or FedEx Express.

For customers in Hawaii and Alaska and other territories under the control of the United States, but not part of the contiguous United States, the only shipping method available is FedEx Express Service.

Our trees are shipped in carton boxes. The preferred shipping carrier is: FedEx Home Delivery / Ground / Express

Do we ship our trees to California?

Yes. Our nursery is certifided to ship trees to California. We cannot ship citrus trees to CA, as it is NOT permitted by USDA regulations.

How do we ship our trees?

We ship our trees using custom-made carton boxes. Our trees typically ship via FedEx ground. Depending on your destination, it can take 2-7 days for your tree to arrive. 99% of the time, the trees arrive alive to their final destination. Our trees are shipped in a container with soil.

Can I grow this tree in a container?

Most fruit trees can be grown in a container. Follow the recommendations below...

Start small with a tree in a 3 or 7 gallon container
Every 6-10 months transplant the tree to a higher capacity container
The ideal container size to grow fruit trees is 10-15 gallons, so you can move it indoors during the winter months, if necessary
Make sure your container has draining holes on the bottom of the container, so that any excess water can drain

How to plant this tree on the ground...

Follow the simple instructions below to plant your tree on the ground...

Choose a sunny area for planting with about 15 feet radius of clear space
Dig a hole on the ground... twice the height of the container, if possible
Do not mix any potting soil, manure, fertilizer or anything with the soil when you plant
Take the tree out of the container by laying in the side and slipping the container off, if may be necessary to push and tap the bottom of the plastic container
It is usually necessary to put some of the removed dirt back into the hole
Bury the root ball so the soil level is the same as it was in the container
Leave a mound around the tree for form a basin, fill with water, washing the soil into any empty pockets around the root ball
Now is the time to fertilize. Be extra careful because trees are very susceptible to burning with excessive fertilizing
Recommended fertilizer: 8-3-9 (or similar), with manganese, iron and zinc. Scatter one level tablespoon per foot of tree height (do not apply fertilizer if the tree is flowering or during cold spells of temperature below 60 degrees)
You can spread mulch around the base of the tree, but leave the trunk area uncovered so the tree can breath. Mulch helps to retain humidity

What is the warranty on this tree?

Our warranty only covers the tree arriving alive and in fair condition. If you receive your tree in a condition in which the tree may not survive, please take a few pictures and submit them via email to our address: service@everglades.farm. Please do this within 48 hours or receiving your tree. We will review your email and get back to you within a few days. Remember to Keep the box in case we ask you to ship the plant back to us. Our warranty does not apply once you have planted the tree on the ground.

Can I get a picture of the tree?

We get a lot of requests for pictures. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate this request, as we stock over 10,000 trees in different sizes. Completing the task of sending a picture of a specific tree to a customer can take 1-2 hours per request. And this same tree can be sold the very same day to another customer. Fortunately, our web site has pictures of most of our trees, which are remarkably like the actual tree that you will receive.

What fertilizer is recommended?

We recommend granular fertilizer for most of the tropical fruit trees.
You can purchase the fertilizer on our website thru the link below...

Fertilizer for Fruit Trees Granular N-P-K- with Micronutrients Fersol, 1 Pound Bag

Fersol 8-3-9 is formulated to boost growth of tropical fruit trees
This total package of N-P-K along with key micronutrients matches the needs of your plants over the growth cycle
Superior control and dependable nutrient release for the most effective feeding to grow strong healthy plants
Last up to 60 days. Sprinkled on top of potting medium. Application rates on package label
Great for orchids, bromeliads, nursery, foliage, bedding plant, potted plants, and landscape plants
Application 3 GAL Containers: Scatter 1/4 pound of fertilizer around the tree 4-6 times per year (do not apply during winter, or when tree is flowering)
Application for trees planted on ground: Small trees: 1-2 pounds. Larger trees: 2-3 pounds around the tree and away from the trunk, 4-6 times per year
(do not apply during winter, or when tree is flowering)
May also be applied by foliar sprays

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Babaco Papaya Plant - Exotic Tropical Delight for Your Garden