Red Lady Papaya is a popular, early-bearing F1 hybrid papaya variety known for its sweet, red-orange flesh, high productivity, and compact plant size — perfect for home gardens, terrace gardens, and small farms.
✅ Key Features of Red Lady Papaya (F1 Hybrid)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 🍈 Variety | Red Lady F1 Hybrid |
| 🌱 Plant Height | 5–7 feet (manageable in home gardens) |
| 🧬 Type | Semi-dwarf, hermaphrodite dominant (no pollinator needed) |
| ⏱️ Fruit Harvest | 8–9 months from sowing |
| ⚖️ Fruit Weight | 1.5–3 kg per fruit |
| 🍬 Taste | Very sweet, juicy, deep red flesh |
| ☀️ Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hours daily) |
🌱 How to Grow Red Lady Papaya from Seeds
🔹 1. When to Sow (India)
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Best Time: February–April and June–August (in warm climates)
🔹 2. Seed Starting
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Seed Soaking | Optional – soak in warm water for 12 hours before sowing |
| Germination Time | 10–14 days |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5–1 cm deep |
| Medium | Use cocopeat + compost or nursery mix |
| Transplant | After 30–40 days when 4–5 leaves appear |
🪴 Planting Tips (Grow Bag or Garden)
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Use 24-inch grow bags or large pots
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Plant spacing: 5–6 ft apart in soil
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Soil: Loamy, well-draining, mixed with compost or vermicompost
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Water regularly but avoid waterlogging
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Apply organic fertilizer every 15–20 days (vermicompost, seaweed, or cow dung)
🍈 Harvesting
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First fruits ready in 8–9 months
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Fruits mature over 6–10 months of productive yield
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Each plant can yield 30–50 fruits
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