Papaya Seeds – Pusa Delicious

Papaya Seeds – Pusa Delicious Variety are known for producing vigorous, high-yielding plants that bear large, flavorful fruits with bright orange flesh and a pleasant aroma. This improved papaya cultivar is appreciated for its sweetness, uniform fruit size, and early bearing habit. The Pusa Delicious variety performs well in tropical and subtropical climates, making it a preferred choice among home gardeners and growers seeking reliable productivity and taste.

With proper care and warm growing conditions, the plants thrive in well-drained soils and deliver continuous harvests over several months.

Features:

• Type: Tropical fruit plant (grown from seed)

• Common Name (US): Papaya

• Variety: Pusa Delicious

• Fruit Color: Deep orange flesh

• Fruit Shape: Oval to round

• Average Fruit Weight: 1.0–1.5 kg (2–3 lbs)

• Taste: Sweet and aromatic

• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, semi-dwarf to medium-tall tree

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile sandy loam soil with good organic matter

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Regular, avoid waterlogging

• Special Feature: Early and uniform fruiting

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring to early summer

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 9–11 (can be grown in containers in cooler zones)

• Sowing Method: Direct sow or start indoors in biodegradable pots

• Germination Time: 15–30 days

• Germination Temperature: 75–85°F (24–29°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 6–8 feet (1.8–2.4 m)

• Mature Plant Height: 5–10 feet (1.5–3 m)

• Harvest Time: 8–10 months after planting

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (8–9): April to October

  • Southern Zones (10–11): February to November

• Maintenance: Moderate; ensure good drainage and protection from frost

• Uses: Fresh consumption, smoothies, desserts, and salads