1.Select the Seeds: Choose ripe papayas and extract the seeds, rinsing and drying them.
2.Germinate the Seeds: Place the seeds on a damp paper towel in a bag, keep warm with indirect light and check for germination.
3.Plant in Pots: Use large pots with good drainage, fill with well-drained soil and transplant the sprouts, spacing them appropriately.
4.Care for Plants: Provide 6 hours of direct sunlight, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, fertilize every 2-4 weeks, prune regularly, monitor for pests and provide support.
5.Harvest: Pick ripe papayas after 6-9 months, when they turn yellow or orange, gently twisting them to separate them from the stem.
