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Old 08-14-2011, 12:10 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Default Re: Red Lady Papaya is Fruiting!

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Originally Posted by palmtree View Post
Awesome!!! I think that mine might be showing some signs of flowers right now too and I am so excited! My main problem is that its in the ground and must be dug up for the winter, but Im afraid I will kill it. Im just happy its doing so well and growing so fast (was 1 foot tall when I planted it in May, now 5 and a half!). I love the look of papayas and I bet you will get some ripe fruits from yours!
palmtree, it is my understanding the roots of these trees expand well beyond the drip line of the canopy of the mature tree so it may be a bigger project than you anticipated. The trunks of my trees are huge! Good luck with yours!
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