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Dwarf Papaya T.R. Hovey (TR) - Carica papaya
$23.99
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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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Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.
That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.
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How tall are baby plants?
We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.
What determines whether I get a 3-, 6-, or even 18-inch-tall plant?
The exact size of the plant we send you is variable on the time of year and how long we've been growing it out.
T
Plant survived shipping fine and has been doing great so far.
L
They sent me a totally dead plant. All I had was a yellow leaf. I immediately took a photo and was told not to mail it. I was told there was a 30 day guarantee. They denied replacing it. I am a journalist with ABC News and will spread the word. They cheated me.
C
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.
L
I love my little plant :) came in looking healthy and happy!
U
Arrived Dead. With no fresh leaves. Dried up and crunchy also only 2 inches tall.
D
Nice looking little plant! Would recommend!
J
When it arrived it was defoliated. I did see some dead leaves in the box. I think it can still recover though.
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