Papaya Seeds Hawaiian Solo SUNSET Low Bearing Tropical Organic

Description: The Hawaiian ‘Solo’ papaya is called "Solo" because it’s small enough for one person to consume at one sitting, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anytime, and not because the tree is short and "so-low." Hawaiian Solo varieties include Sunrise, Sunset, Waimanalo Low-Bearing (X-77), and Kapoho. Currently, we offer 3 out of 4 varieties of Hawaiian Solo, that is Sunrise, Sunset, and Waimanalo.Papaya is one of the fastest fruit producing tree. Hawaiian “Sunset” Solo Papaya produces only female or hermaphrodite (Male & Female) flowers, which make it 99% to bear fruit. It produces absolutely delicious Salmon-pink flesh fruit weighing about 1 pounds between 9 to 12 months."Sunset" is a high-yield hybrid solo papaya selection with uniform, salmon-pink flesh. "Sunset" most resembles "Sunrise" solo but with more uniform fruits averaging about 15% smaller than "Sunrise." The yellow external skin color is more intense and develops somewhat earlier that the "Sunrise." "Sunset" fruits are also firmer than "Sunrise" and have two to four days longer shelf life than "Sunrise" when both are harvested at a similar stage of maturity. The flesh of the "Sunset" has a distinctive aroma and flavor. Sweetness, as measured by soluble solids, ranges from 12% to 17%. Forget about the papayas you purchased from your grocery store, they taste nothing like the one you grow in your back yard. Sunset Solo is a low-bearing variety maturing its fruit about nine months after transplanting at a height of 3 feet. This is an excellent variety for growing in ground or in a container. The Hawaiian Sunset solo papaya has beautiful red-orange skin and flesh, and it is very sweet. It also has a seed cavity that is very shallow, which makes removing seeds much easier than it is with other types of papaya. Uses The flesh of the ripe papaya is usually eaten raw. It makes an excellent breakfast or dessert fruit served with lemon or lime. In fruit cocktails or salads, it is usually combined with other tropical fruits or citrus fruits. A variety of products such as drinks, jams, marmalades, nectars, ice cream, sherbet, yogurt, and pie may be made from ripe papayas. Green papayas are sometimes cooked as a vegetable; they also can be pickled or candied. Papain, the protein-splitting enzyme found in green papaya, is extracted and sold commercially as a meat tenderizer. This tenderizing effect can also be achieved by laying slices of green papaya or green papaya skin on the meat and allowing it to stand for several hours. Papain extract is also used as a treatment for certain intestinal and digestive problems. Papaya seeds -have a mild, peppery taste and may be ground and used in place of pepper in salad dressings or in recipes calling for, mustard seed. Site selection The three major environmental factors to consider in selecting a site to grow papayas are temperature, moisture (rainfall and soil drainage), and wind. Another condition to consider is the amount of sunlight the site receives to support plant growth and fruit production. Insufficient sunlight results in low yields and fruits with inadequate sugar and encourages plant diseases affecting papaya production. Temperature The temperature of the site is the most important factor. The optimum growing temperature is between 70 adn 88°F. Less than optimum temperatures will affect the sexual orientation of flowers and pollination. Temperatures below 60°F cause carpeloidy, which results in “cat-face” deformity when floral stamens develop abnormally into fleshy, carpel like structures. High temperatures (90–95°F) may induce “female sterility,” in which normally hermaphroditic papaya plants produce male flowers, resulting in poor fruit set and production. Moisture A minimum monthly rainfall of 4 inches (100 mm) and an average relative humidity of 66 percent are suggested as “ideal” for papaya growth and production. Papaya requires good soil drainage. Where soil drainage is restricted, papaya is susceptible to fungal root diseases. The plants are severely affected by waterlogging and can be killed when subjected to puddled conditions for even a few hours. Wind Papaya plants must be protected from wind. Plants exposed to constant wind develop deformed, crinkled leaves. Adequate air movement is important in reducing incidence of fungal diseases such as phytophthora and anthracnose; these diseases can become severe when there is excessive free moisture and high humidity around the plants.Ship via USPS First Class with tracking number

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Location: Pensacola, Florida

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