Enjoy T. R. HOVEY PAPAYA plants for their...

. exceptional cold hardiness >>> Hovey's hardy to 20° F . WOW!
. delicious sweet edible fruit >>> fruit ripens 6-8 weeks after set
. distinctive dwarf growth habit >>> branchless + fast growing to 8-10'

USDA plant hardiness zones: 9a, 10, 11 - papayas are perennial in tropical climates
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 15 -16 [western states]

LIGHT: full sun + a warm location
WATER: evenly moist [water more when it's hot - less when it's cold]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + well-drained

Botanical Name: Carica papaya 'T. R. Hovey'
Plant Family: Caricaceae - Papaya Family
Plant Origin/Papaya Nursery Cultivar: South America
a.k.a: Hovey Dwarf Papaya
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How to grow Papaya Plants:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly until established [avoid overwatering]
. Fertilize papayas throughout its growing season
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds around papayas
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plants once they're established
. Grow papaya plants in winter-protected containers in colder climates

Plant Pickup Size: 4'+ tall [#2G] nursery-grown plant (5.67L)

LIMITED supply. Sorry, these plants are too tall to ship.
Available for NURSERY PICKUP ONLY

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