Carica papaya - Papaya

Description and Uses

Carica papaya (Papaya) is a tropical plant from Mexico . It is mainly grown for its fruit crops , which have a no shelf life. The crop is harvested by hand picking. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; ornamental, fruit, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the plant's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The plant's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the plant's growing speed is fast, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 7 years the plant can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Carica papaya has a lifespan of 19 years.

Environmental limitations

The plant is 9 meters tall with a crown of 2 meters wide. The plant prefers a planting distance of 200 cm and a row distance of 400 cm. It is very fast growing and intolerant to shade. Carica papaya has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The plant's flower-morphology is dioecious and is pollinated by bees. Carica papaya is {missing data} and {missing data} and has {missing data}.

Carica papaya thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1600 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C; optimally between 21 - 33°C. The optimal rainfall is 2000 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1000 - 2000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is {missing data} to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Carica papaya is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 2 months. There are approximative 75 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}