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T. R. HOVEY PAPAYA - NEW dwarf papaya that's hardy to 9a: 20° F Carica papaya 'T.R. Hovey' (Available for Nursery Pickup Only)
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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'
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 Other Edible plants for sale:Shop our Edible Plant Collection
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
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