papaya
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Papaya is a fruit crop, grown year-round. Sow it in Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 270–300 days. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.0 (close to neutral) and 22–32°C. Plant at 1.8 × 1.8 m, allowing 250–300 g of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 40–60 t. Watch for ring spot virus, mealybug.
Growing Papaya6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
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Some varieties, such as 'Toffee Nose' and 'Intense Orange,' may thrive in slightly more alkaline soil conditions, while others, like 'Papaya Popsicle' and 'Lemon Drop,' prefer a more acidic environment.
Excellent choices include:Short-term (1-4 years): Banana, Papaya, Ginger, Turmeric, Pineapple.Long-term: Black Pepper (trained on the areca palms), Cacao (Cocoa), and Coffee (in suitable microclimates).Intercropping also helps suppress weeds and improves the microclimate of the orchard.5.
Species like banana, papaya, or even a carefully managed Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala) can be used.
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