Fruit Tree, Papaya (Large)

What’s not to love about the perennial island favorite papaya? If you have a bit of space to plant a fruit tree in your garden space, papaya trees are a must-have. They grow quickly, produce heavily, and are quite beautiful to have in any home garden - a tropical staple. Not to mention, one tree will give you a consistent supply of fruit for a few years before the end of its growing cycle. If given the right attention during the earlier stages of its life, you and your family can enjoy these fresh fruit harvests just like we do! This large papaya variety will produce fruits with pink flesh and weigh roughly 2-3lbs. Days to Maturity: 6-8 months to begin flowering and producing fruit Plant size: 4-6 ft. tall initially Plant spacing: 7-10 ft. apart Sun, soil, and water requirement: Papayas do best in full sun and can do well in most soils that have good drainage and are rich in organic matter. Papayas love water and will need at least 2-4” of rainfall a week however, they do not like wet