Description

Red Lady Papaya to begin producing fruit after one year. On average 2-4 fruits per week over the fruiting season can be expected. Each piece of fruit weight between 4-6 lbs. Though commonly referred to as a tree, the Red Lady Papaya is actually a large herb. It grows 6-10 ft in the first year. At maturity it could reach between 20 and 30 ft. The hollow green stem becomes 12-16 inches or more thick at the base. The skin of the Red Lady Papaya is waxy and thin but fairly tough. Over time it will become a light to deep yellow as it ripens. Soon you will be able to smell a fruity aroma. Inside the papaya become yellow, orange and then various shades of red. It will taste sweet and juicy. The Lady Red Papaya thrives in tropical and sub tropical climates. Temperatures should be between 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit for this tropical evergreen plant. You can grow the Red Lady Papaya outside in the ground or in a container.