| Crop Detail The papaya (Carica papaya) is one of the important delicious fruit crop grown in the tropical and subtropical parts of the world. It is originated in Mexico and spread to almost all the corners of the tropical world. The papaya is highly productive and interesting crop. It is easy to grow as short duration crop. As a raw fruit, it is used in cooking and some preparations. Its latex is used as a papain in food and medicine industry. Ripe fruit is very delicious containing vitamin A and Carbohydrates. |
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| Major/Minor | Major |
|---|---|
| Temporary/Permanent | Permanent |
| Category | Agriculture Extension |
| Type | Fruits |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Water Method | Irrigated |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Economic Type | Food Crop |
| Growing Season | Kharif / Rainy / Monsoon Crops |
Managements
Fertilizer
Land Preparation
Sowing Method
Sowing Time
Row - Row Distance
Plant - Plant Distance
Irrigation
Harvesting
Pruning
Cutting
Spraying
Climate
Storage
Marketing
Rouging
Inter Cropping
Seed Soaking
Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders
Fungal Diseases
Young Papya plant Wilting
Stem rot
Powdery mildew
Root rot or Wilt
papaya mosaic
Sucking Pests
cut worm
Aphid
Fruit fly
Weeds
Narrow+ broad leaf and grasses
Nutrient
Stress on heavy hill storm
Seed Varieties
| Name | Seed Rate |
|---|---|
| RED LADY | 150- 200 gm /acre |
| PUNJAB SWEET | 150- 200 gm /acre |
| PUSA DELICIOUS | 150- 200 gm /acre |
| HONEY DEW | 150- 200 gm /acre |