Papaya Videos:
Papaya Overview
A longtime favorite tropical fruit, the Papaya has been found in South Florida for years. It’s fruit tastes vaguely similar to pineapple and peach, although much milder. Please visit other sections of this page for more information.
Growing Papaya in the Home Landscape
Dr. Crane discusses growing the papaya as well as some cultural practices such as fertilizer and watering strategies. He also discusses fruit characteristics and plant types.
Presenter
Dr. Jonathan Crane is a Professor and Tropical Fruit Crops Specialist at the University of Florida/IFAS Tropical Research Center in Homestead, FL.
