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Old 08-17-2014, 11:47 AM   #121 (permalink)
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May I ask what kind of fertilizer you use for papaya? Did read somewhere that people use something high in P when planting out the seedlings. And of course high N as well. So I am wondering if the fruit fuel would be a good choice.
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May I ask what kind of fertilizer you use for papaya? Did read somewhere that people use something high in P when planting out the seedlings. And of course high N as well. So I am wondering if the fruit fuel would be a good choice.
I feed it a lil of everything.. Fruit fuel, Fish Emulsion, and Potassium Sulphate.. Triple 13 here & there.. :^)
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I like to use a blend of all different types also!
Azomite, fish emulation, I compost leaves vegetable scraps. But I also collect and use Cow manure!

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So you make cow patty stew? lol :^)
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Thanks guys, I got it. I have also plenty of horse and chicken manure available, so my seedlings should be happy with all your suggestions in addition.
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I am wondering what size pot you grow that in? I'm trying to grow one in a container myself and wondering if it needs a bigger size. This one is about five gallons I have it in now
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Mine is a 25 Gallon only because 18 gallon didn't work very well.. 25 Gal last year did well.. :^)
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Yes larger the better . I have had Papaya in 5 gal in the past to grow and resell . Mine would always get to about 6 7 feet and put out a few fruits that were small. I fertilized them and had good luck selling them because people could see my others in the ground.
But I think 25 is just about the best to start with . As always bigger is better. But we all cant have those large pots ...
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I learned this year that location & amount sun it gets help fruit and plant size.. Next year will be back to old location.. :^)

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Seems to be growing well, it not getting as much sun/heat this year?
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Last years fruit were as big as small pumkins, so not full sun and enduring sun limited output, but I'm glad its healthy.. :^)
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But I think 25 is just about the best to start with . As always bigger is better. But we all cant have those large pots ...
I agree with you; there are some really huge pots (like you can grow small trees in) at the depot store for 12 bucks or so, but I'm not sure how many gallons they are. Is there any way to estimate how much gallons a container is? Say the diameter times the height or something? I don't mind upsizing my papaya into one of those; already have fertilizer on hand to feed it
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I agree with you; there are some really huge pots (like you can grow small trees in) at the depot store for 12 bucks or so, but I'm not sure how many gallons they are. Is there any way to estimate how much gallons a container is? Say the diameter times the height or something? I don't mind upsizing my papaya into one of those; already have fertilizer on hand to feed it
Check with nurseries. They usually sell used pots cheap.
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Search Craigslist. I have found used 25 Gallon ones on CL for $7, 18 Gallon for $5.
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I have checked with a few local nurseries; they were a bit stingy with the larger ones but were kind enough to give me some of the starter/gallon pots.
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Thanks for the recommendation; unfortunately as I live on a non-US island I do not come under the umbrella scope of places Craigslist can ship to
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Thanks for the recommendation; unfortunately as I live on a non-US island I do not come under the umbrella scope of places Craigslist can ship to
Oops, sorry I missed your location. My apologies.
Hope my CL recommendation might help someone else though.
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