Red Lady Papaya Seeds (Dried) Grow one of the world's most popular papaya varieties from seed. Red Lady Papaya is a fast-growing, highly productive variety that produces large, sweet fruit with vibrant red-orange flesh and outstanding tropical flavour. These dried seeds are ideal for growers wanting to raise this rewarding fruiting plant from seed. Seed Quantity: 1Seed Type: Dried Red Lady Papaya seeds.Origin: Taiwan. Germination: Sow seeds 5–10 mm deep in a free-draining seed-raising mix. Keep warm (25–30°C) and consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs within 2–6 weeks. Climate: To get a head start, or if you are in colder climates, start growing your seeds indoors so they are well established before summer. In the North Island, Red Lady Papaya grows well in warm, sunny, frost-free locations with protection from strong winds. In the South Island, it is best grown in a greenhouse, conservatory or large container that can be moved to a warm, sheltered position during cooler months. Fruit: Produces medium to large fruit with smooth yellow-green skin that ripens to golden-yellow. The flesh is deep red-orange, exceptionally sweet, juicy and aromatic, making it perfect for eating fresh, smoothies, fruit salads and desserts. Flowers: Produces creamy white fragrant flowers. Depending on the plant, flowers may be male, female or hermaphrodite, with hermaphrodite plants generally producing the highest quality fruit. Fruiting: Typically begins producing fruit within 9-18 months from seed under good growing conditions. Care: Prefers full sun, fertile free-draining soil and regular watering. Feed regularly during the growing season to encourage rapid growth and heavy fruit production. Growth Habit: Fast-growing tropical fruiting plant reaching approximately 2-5 metres at maturity. Ideal for home gardens, orchards and large containers while young. Health Benefits The fruit is naturally rich in: Vitamin C to support the immune system. Vitamin A to support healthy skin and eyesight. Dietary Fibre for healthy digestion. Folate which supports healthy cell growth. Papain, a natural enzyme that aids digestion. Naturally sweet, juicy flesh that's delicious eaten fresh, blended into smoothies or added to fruit salads.
