Grow Papayas From SeedTo grow papayas from seed (seed from a papaya bought from a store is just fine), you need to wash and dry the seeds before planting them. Germination takes 2 or 3 weeks.
If you want to grow your papaya tree (it really isn't a tree but a large perennial herb) in a container, sow several seeds a large pot. Start with the size container you want the plant to end up in so you don't have to move it later. The Hawaiian varieties are best suited to pot culture as they only grow to a height of 8 feet. They will flower and fruit at 3 feet in a 12 inch pot. If you want to grow papayas from seed in the ground, choose a high, dry spot in full sun and plant the seeds there. Avoid planting the seeds in windy areas as papayas will often fall in high wind. When the seedlings appear, drench the soil with a liquid fungicide to prevent them damping off. Still, expect to lose a few. Once they are 6 inches tall, remove the excess plants by cutting the tops off. Pulling them from the soil could disturb the roots of the remaining plants. Leave one plant per pot. Space plants in the ground at least 5 feet apart, more if you are growing the larger Mexican varieties. When you plant papayas from seed you can expect flowering in five to six months and fruits in 12 to 14 months.
Growing Papaya Indoors When growing papaya indoors a high light environment must be provided. If you have a wall of south-facing windows, a Florida room, or a greenhouse then you already have the perfect place to grow papaya. Growing Mango Trees From Seed If all you want is a pretty tree, growing mango from seed might be the way to go. But, if you want delicious fruit, you might be better off buying a grafted selection of Mangifera indica.
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