Can papaya seeds be grown?

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1. Can it be planted?

2. How to plant

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Papaya seeds can be grown. After the papaya matures, remove the seeds, select those with fuller grains, and store them in the sand for the winter. After spring, take it out, soak it in warm water, and clean the pulp on the surface. Then take it out and wrap it in gauze and put it in a cool place to germinate. Prepare pot soil with sandy soil and base fertilizer, and press the seeds 2-3 cm into the soil. Cover the surface with a layer of fine soil, spray water and then cover it with a film. Seedlings will grow after half a month.

1. Can it be planted?

1. Can it be planted?

Sowing is one of the common reproduction methods of papaya, and it has a high survival rate, so the seeds can be planted. However, in order to ensure a higher survival rate, the sowing time and environment must be chosen well. The seeds should also be selected to be relatively plump, and the fruits should be free from diseases and insect pests to prevent them from affecting their growth.

2. How to plant

1 . Seed collection: Papaya fruits mature from September to October, but it is not suitable for sowing at this time. Let it dry in a cool place and wait until the next spring to take out the seeds and sow them. You can also collect seeds directly after maturity, bury the seeds in sand for the winter, and wait until spring to sow.

2. Germination: In order to ensure the germination rate of papaya seeds, Seed soaking is required for germination. Soak the seeds in warm water for 3 hours, then wash off any remaining pulp. After taking it out, wrap it in gauze and put it in a cool place. It usually takes about 10 days, during which time the gauze should be kept moist by spraying water.

3. Soil: Papaya does not have high soil requirements and is suitable for growing in places with deep, loose and fertile soil. Generally, sandy soil is used for planting, and a little base fertilizer can be added to provide nutrients for its growth.

4. Planting: The time to plant papaya seeds is generally in spring. . Press the seeds into the potting soil to a depth of about 2-3 cm. Then cover it with a layer of soil, spray it with water and cover it with plastic film. Seedlings will grow in half a month.

2. How to plant

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