How to Grow Papaya for High Yield? Key Technical Points Explained

When we talk about papaya, we usually smile, because we all know that eating papaya enlarges the breasts, so girls with small breasts can eat more of it. Actually, papaya does not have only this one benefit; it also has many other values, and the nutrients it contains are very rich. Both boys and girls can eat it, so from now on do not think that only girls can eat papaya. Below, let us learn how to grow papaya to increase its yield.

1. Seed and Site Selection

Although papaya has fairly strong adaptability and can be grown in most regions of our country, if you want high yield you need to choose the soil most suitable for its growth and also select the variety with the best resistance. We generally choose to grow it in sandy soil with good sunlight, sufficient soil fertility and a relatively loose texture. When selecting seeds, choose the best according to the climate and environment of the location.

2. Land Preparation and Fertilization

Papaya is basically grown in large patches, which helps the papayas pollinate each other and increases yield, so planting is usually done in the same area. When preparing the land, we need to deep-plough the soil once, then spread enough fertilizer as base fertilizer. The usual way to apply base fertilizer is simply to put an appropriate amount of farmyard manure into each hole where papaya is to be planted.

3. Planting Density

To let papaya grow better, carry out photosynthesis and accumulate sugar, the planting density must be scientific and reasonable. Relevant planting experts say that the planting density of papaya is related to the terrain of the planting site. On ordinary terrain, one plant is usually planted every 70 to 80 cm; in mountainous areas with less fertile plots, it is generally every two to three meters; and in areas with relatively fertile soil, the distance is four to five meters. Only in this way can the growing space and sunlight that papaya needs be guaranteed.

4. Orchard Management

Generally, fertilization is done from late March to early April, mainly to promote plant growth, so urea and ternary compound fertilizer are applied. Fertilization is needed two weeks before papaya flowering and two weeks after flowering. The fertilization method is spray application, spraying a mixed solution of urea, calcium phosphate and potassium sulfate together, which can promote fruit cell division; to improve the fruit-setting rate, we can spray boric acid or borax during the flowering period. At the same time, we must also pay attention to water management in the orchard. Generally, watering is needed once during the flowering period, then once when the fruit grows larger, and finally, there must not be too much water in the papaya field, so we must drain excess water in time. After fruit setting, if there are too many fruits, the fruits will naturally drop, so before the fruits drop we should knock off some poorly developed fruits to reduce losses.

5. Disease Control

Papaya generally only occasionally develops powdery mildew. The control method for powdery mildew is actually very simple, because this disease is very common and most crops will develop it, so generally a 1500-fold dilution of triadimefon is sprayed. Next is damping-off, and the treatment method is to spray a 600-fold solution of carbendazim.

6. Harvesting Method

The papaya ripening season is generally July and August in summer. When the papaya skin changes from its original green to yellow-green, it means the papaya is ripe and can be harvested. It is best to harvest on a sunny day, and during harvesting do not let the papaya fall directly from the tree to the ground, otherwise the fruit will be damaged and completely unnecessary losses will be caused.

The above is the planting method brought to you by Qinnong Network on how to grow papaya so that its yield can be increased. If it can be of help to everyone, we are very happy, and at the same time we will continue to work hard to bring you more valuable things.