Name: Dwarf Papaya T.R. Hovey (TR) - Carica papaya
Brand: Wellspring Gardens
SKU: LP-FNB-PPY-TRHOVEY-4.9
Price: 23.99 USD
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Dwarf Papaya T.R. Hovey (TR) - Carica papaya

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The T.R. Hovey Dwarf Papaya (Carica papaya) is a self-fertile variety that produces fruit that weighs up to 3.5 pounds. You can count on 40-60 papaya fruits each year! The T.R. Hovey begins to flower around 2.5-3 feet or 8-10 weeks after planting, and the fruit ripens 6 to 8 weeks after it sets.

Average mature height: 4 to 6 feet
Fertilizer: For the first 2-3 months, apply liquid fertilizer and then one pound of 4-8-6 granular fertilizer weekly.
Light: Full sun
Soil: Rich, porous, and well-drained
Spacing: 36-60 inches apart
Zones: 9-11 (Protect from freezing.)

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Looks healthy and happy despite the two leaves that were yellowing when I unpacked it. Just now slowly exposing it to direct sunlight. Excited to see a tiny new leaf coming out.