The Red Lady papaya (F1 Hybrid Papaya 786) is a popular F1 hybrid papaya variety known for its high yield, disease resistance, and delicious red flesh. It is a vigorous and early-maturing papaya, reaching maturity in just 4.5 to 8 months after planting.
Fruit: The Red Lady papaya produces oval-shaped fruits that weigh around 1.5 to 2 kilograms each. The flesh is a vibrant red color, thick, and very sweet with a Brix level of 13%. It also boasts a good shelf life and is tolerant to transport. The Red Lady papaya plant is tall and slender, typically growing to a height of 80 centimeters (31.5 inches) when it starts bearing fruits. It can produce over 30 fruits per planting season and is known for its high yields of up to 40 to 60 kilograms per plant.
Net Wt : 2 gm
MRP : 1100 TK
Cultivation Method for Red Lady Papaya
Soil:
– The Red Lady papaya prefers well-draining, sandy loam soil with good fertility.
– The ideal soil pH level for optimal growth is between 6 and 6.5.
Planting:
1. Seed selection: Purchase high-quality Red Lady papaya seeds from a reputable supplier.
2. Seed treatment: Soak the seeds in water with a fungicide like Mancozeb for 12 hours to prevent fungal diseases.
3. Land preparation: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Loosen the soil to a depth of about 30 to 40 centimeters (12 to 16 inches) and incorporate organic matter like compost or manure to improve fertility.
4. Planting: Sow the seeds directly into the prepared soil or sow them in seed trays for transplanting later. If planting directly, sow the seeds at a depth of about 1 centimeter (0.4 inches) and space them 2 to 3 meters (6.5 to 10 feet) apart.
5. Watering: Water the seeds regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Care and Maintenance:
– Once the seedlings establish, thin them out to leave only the strongest plants.**
– Provide regular watering, especially during the dry season.**
– Apply fertilizer every 2 to 3 months to ensure proper growth and fruit production.** A balanced fertilizer with NPK ratio of 14:14:14 is recommended.
– Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.**
– Red Lady papaya is generally resistant to papaya ringspot virus, but it’s still important to monitor the plants for pests and diseases and take necessary control measures.**
Harvesting:
– Red Lady papaya fruits are ready to harvest when they reach full size and develop a slight color change from green to yellow or orange on the skin.
– To harvest, carefully cut the fruit from the stem using sharp pruners.
With proper care and maintenance, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious Red Lady papayas (F1 Hybrid Papaya 786) from your own garden.
