Papaya Carica papaya

Papaya (Carica papaya) is a tropical fruit plant grown for sweet musk-melon notes fruit. Suited to full sun and high light and free-draining, fertile compost, it reaches about 1.5–3 m with a 1–1.5 m spread. Harvest in year-round in heat for fresh eating and preserving.

• Sun: Full sun and high light
• Soil: Free-draining, fertile compost
• Watering: High in growth; never waterlogged
• Harvest: Year-round in heat
• Difficulty: Hard