Papaya 'T.R. Hovey'

Growing Information

Temp: NA

Light: : Full sun

Soil: NA

Pot Size: NA

Mature Height: 8’

Average fruit weight: 3.5 lb.

Fruit annually: 40-60

Hardiness: Zone 9

Major Pests: NA

Diseases: NA

Origin: NA

‘T.R. Hovey’ Papaya (Dwarf) will set fruit if environmental conditions are favorable. The plant is a perennial in tropical zones. In less hardy zones this plant should be planted in the spring as an annual. It will begin to flower at about 2.5-3 feet or 8-10 weeks after planting. The fruit ripens 6 to 8 weeks after set. The fruit is pear shaped and has yellow skin with a reddish orange flesh color. The estimated time from planting T.C. plug to first ripe fruit is 5 months.

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