How To Grow Papaya From Seeds? Here’s A Step-By-Step Guide

Grown in tropical climates, Papaya is a delicious, nutritious, and juicy fruit with many health benefits. The fruit that originated in southern Mexico and Central America, is now grown all over the world. The nutrition-packed fruit aids in digestion and is great for your skin. You can make homemade beauty masks with the fruit’s essence.

If you are willing to utilise the fruit to its every bit, use its seeds to grow a papaya plant at home using these easy steps. 

How To Grow Papaya From Seeds? 

Seed Preparation

1. Collect the seeds: The centre of a papaya fruit is loaded with seeds. Scoop them out and obtain the seeds in a bowl.
2. Clean the seeds: Papaya seeds are covered with juicy and sticky pulp which needs to be washed off before planting. Rub the seeds against a mesh strainer and soak them in water for about two days. Once done, clean them thoroughly and leave them to dry on a tissue for a few days. 

Planting Papaya Seeds

1. Take pots or a seed tray and fill it up with a well-draining, pre-moistened seed starting mix or soil.
2. Sow the seeds about ¼ inch deep in the soil. Plant 2-3 seeds per pot as papayas have a low probability of germination.
3. Place your pots in a spot with immense indirect sunlight. Constantly moisten the soil but do not make it soggy. 
4. Papayas take time to grow, hence the seeds could take as long as 2-3 weeks to germinate.

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After Gemination

1. After your seeds have germinated into tiny seedlings with a few leaves, thin them keeping only their strong parts.
2. After your plant has grown about 6 inches tall, transfer them into larger pots or your garden, if you have enough space and a snow-free climate.

Caring For Papaya

1. Papaya trees need full sun, however, keep them under indirect light if it's too hot.
2. Water regularly to keep the soil moist. However, let it dry a little in between watering.
3. Add fertiliser to your tree once a month to ensure it is thriving.
4. Papaya trees grow best during summer and repel colder climates. If you live in a cold place, grow them indoors. 

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You must stay patient growing papaya plants as they need time to bear fruits. If you liked this story, stay tuned to HerZindagi for more!

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