Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
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Watering
Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy.
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Light Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
| Type | Fruit-bearing |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 4–5 years |
| Growth | Fast |
| Max Height | 6–8 ft |
| Max Width | 3–5 ft |
10-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors |
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Red Lady Papaya Dwarf Tree - For Sale from Everglades Farms, Florida
Product Overview:
Discover the Premium Red Lady Papaya Tree, a top-notch hybrid known for its delicious, sweet, and juicy fruits that often weigh 3-5 pounds. This delightful addition to your garden is perfect for those seeking a compact, high-yielding fruit tree.
Key Features:
- Perfect for Containers: Even with limited space, you can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the Red Lady Papaya. This dwarf variety is specially suited for container growing, with two-pound fruits being more common for container-grown plants.
- Self-Fertile and Self-Pollinating: The Red Lady Papaya is a self-fertile variety, meaning you don't need multiple trees for pollination. Enjoy the convenience of a single tree bearing abundant fruits.
- Resistant to Papaya Ring Spot Virus: This resilient variety is highly resistant to the papaya ring spot virus, ensuring the health and longevity of your papaya tree.
- Rich in Nutrients: The Red Lady Papaya is not only delicious but also a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with vitamins A and C, along with other essential nutrients, it’s a healthy choice for you and your family.
Growing and Care Instructions:
- Easy to Grow: With the benefits of our subtropical weather in Homestead, Florida, and the premium granular fertilizer applied to stimulate growth, our Red Lady Papaya trees are easy to grow and thrive in various climates.
- Soil and Watering: Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly, especially during the growing season.
- Sunlight Requirements: Ensure full sun for optimal growth and fruit production.
- Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to encourage vigorous growth and fruiting.
- Pruning: Prune to maintain shape and remove any diseased or dead branches.
Growth and Adaptability:
- Year-Round Fruit Production: Experience the joy of harvesting ripe and flavorful papayas from your tree throughout the year. Red Lady Papayas are known for their abundant and continuous fruit production.
- Excellent for Colder Areas: Even in colder regions, you can cultivate Red Lady Papayas in containers and move them indoors during colder seasons to protect them from frost.
Health Benefits:
- Great for Digestion: Papayas are rich in papain, an enzyme known for aiding in the digestion of protein, making Red Lady Papayas not only delicious but also beneficial for your digestive health.
- Nutritional Value: Red Lady Papayas are packed with vitamins A and C, making them a nutritious addition to your diet.
Special Considerations:
- Freshness Guaranteed: Our Red Lady Papaya trees are nurtured with care in our plant nursery in Homestead, Florida. Rest assured that you’ll receive a healthy and vibrant tree, ready to thrive in your garden.
- Start Harvesting in Months: With an average age of 12-18 months in a 2-gallon container, you can start enjoying the delicious fruits of your Red Lady Papaya tree in no time.
Why Choose Everglades Farm?
- Quality Assurance: We ensure our plants are healthy and ready to thrive in your garden.
- Sustainability: Our nursery practices eco-friendly methods to support sustainable agriculture.
- Customer Support: Expert guidance and support to help you succeed in growing your Red Lady Papaya Tree.
Elevate your gardening experience with the Red Lady Papaya Tree from Everglades Farms. Its exceptional fruit, compact size, and minimal maintenance requirements make it a must-have for both novice and seasoned gardeners. Order your tree today and enjoy the sweet rewards of home-grown papayas.
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