Thread: Solo Papaya in denial -- so far
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Old 03-04-2009, 02:51 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Default Re: Solo Papaya in denial -- so far
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Originally Posted by bencelest View Post
Richard: Is there a hardy papaya that I can grow in my area zone 9? I tried it several times in different years but they either got by the bugs or low temperature during winter or both.
So I am waiting until I get me a greenhouse with heater. I have a green house but not completely insulated and no gas line yet.
Don't heat it! Your wife will make you sleep out there for sure!

I am growing the Yucatan papaya which is frost-hardy but will not withstand a hard freeze.
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