Can papaya seeds be planted?

1. Can it be planted?

Sowing is one of the common ways of propagating papaya, and it has a higher survival rate, so seeds can be planted. However, in order to ensure a higher survival rate, the time and environment for sowing should be chosen properly. The seeds should also be selected to be relatively full, and the fruits must be free of diseases and pests to avoid affecting their growth.

2. How to plant

1. Seed collection: Papaya fruits mature in September and October, but it is not suitable for sowing at this time. Place it in a cool place to dry, and then take out the seeds and sow them in the spring of the following year. You can also collect the seeds directly after they are ripe, bury them in the sand over the winter, and then wait until spring to sow them.

2. Germination: In order to ensure the germination rate of papaya seeds, it is necessary to germinate them by soaking the seeds. Soak the seeds in warm water for 3 hours, then wash off any remaining pulp. After taking it out, wrap it with gauze and put it in a cool place. It usually takes about 10 days, during which time you need to spray water to keep the gauze moist.

3. Soil: Papaya does not have high requirements for soil and is suitable for growing in places with deep, loose and fertile soil. Generally, sandy soil is used for planting, and a little base fertilizer can be added to provide nutrients for its growth.

4. Planting: Papaya seeds are usually planted in spring. Press the seeds into the soil to a depth of about 2-3 cm. Then cover it with a layer of soil, spray water and cover it with plastic film. Seedlings will grow in half a month.