Bring tropical sweetness to your garden with Pusa Delicious Papaya (Carica papaya) Seeds, a superior Indian variety known for its sweet flavor, rich aroma, and high fruit yield. This hybrid variety is fast-growing, early-bearing, and highly productive — perfect for tropical and subtropical climates.

The Pusa Delicious Papaya produces medium to large fruits with deep orange-red flesh that’s sweet, juicy, and low in acidity, making it excellent for fresh eating, salads, smoothies, and desserts. The plants are non-GMO, vigorous, and disease-resistant, ideal for home gardeners who love tropical fruit cultivation.

Features:

• Premium-quality Pusa Delicious Papaya Seeds

• Non-GMO and naturally grown

• Produces sweet, aromatic, and deep orange-red papayas

• Early-bearing and high-yielding tropical variety

• Suitable for tropical and subtropical regions

• Great for home gardens, farms, and containers

• Excellent for fresh eating, juices, and desserts

• Disease-tolerant and easy to grow

Specifications:

• Common Name: Papaya

• Scientific Name: Carica papaya (Pusa Delicious variety)

• Plant Type: Fast-growing herbaceous fruit plant

• Growth Habit: Upright, single-stemmed tree

• Mature Height: 6–10 ft (depending on growing conditions)

• Fruit Type: Sweet tropical fruit

• Fruit Shape: Oblong to round

• Fruit Color: Deep orange-red flesh with thin yellow skin

• Flavor Profile: Sweet, aromatic, and low-acid

• Bloom Time: 5–6 months after planting

• Harvest Season: Year-round in warm climates; main crop 8–10 months after sowing

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy loam

• Soil pH: 6.0–6.5

• Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

• Temperature Range: 70–90°F (21–32°C)

• Season for Planting: Spring and summer

• Germination Time: 2–4 weeks

• Germination Temperature: 75–85°F (24–29°C)

• Pollination: Mostly self-pollinating (some plants may be male or hermaphrodite)

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)

Planting & Care Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.

2. Sowing Depth: ½ inch deep in rich, well-draining soil.

3. Light Requirements: Place in full sun for optimal growth.

4. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors or to larger pots when 6–8 inches tall.

5. Spacing: Plant 6–8 feet apart for adequate airflow and sunlight.

6. Watering: Water moderately; avoid overwatering.

7. Mulching: Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

8. Maintenance: Remove male plants if fruit production is desired; prune dead leaves regularly.