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papaya

Carica papaya L.

Family: Caricaceae · Genus: Carica

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Placenta II High Mulch biomass
Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Short-cycle Placenta II species occupying the high stratum for 2–4 years. Fruits 9–12 months after planting.

Götsch succession

Götsch stage
Placenta II
Ecological role
Pioneer
Primary stratum
High
Strata
High
Biomass class
Mulch biomass

Environment

Light requirement
Full sun
Water requirement
Moderate
Drought tolerance
Low
Waterlogging tolerance
None
Soil pH range
6–7
Preferred soil texture
Loamy
Hardiness zones
10–13

Morphology

Mature height
3–8 m
Recommended spacing
2–3 m
Root system
Taproot
Root depth
Medium
Growth rate
Very fast
Lifespan
2–4 years
Time to first harvest
9 months
Productive lifespan
3 years

Biomes & climate

Köppen classes

Where it fits in a guild

Papaya takes the High stratum in the Placenta II phase of succession — in a guild it shares the line with species from the other strata, each harvesting light at its own height, in its own time.

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Emergent High · ≈8 m Medium Low Ground cover

🪴 Cultivation

Spacing 2×2 m in syntropic rows. Does not tolerate waterlogging.

📅 Phenology

Flowering months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Fruiting months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long until the first harvest of papaya?

The first harvest of papaya comes around 9 months after planting.

What spacing is recommended for papaya?

The recommended spacing for papaya is 2–3 m.

How tall does papaya grow?

At maturity, papaya reaches 3–8 m tall.

When does papaya fruit?

Fruiting of papaya occurs in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

When does papaya flower?

Flowering of papaya occurs in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

What stage and stratum does papaya occupy in a syntropic system?

In a syntropic system, papaya belongs to the placenta ii stage, occupying the high stratum.

Functions

🍎 Fruit 🌿 Biomass producer

Propagation

Seed

Citations

  1. EcoAgri — Organização de Espécies por Tempo de Vida (gotsch_stage, lifespan_years_min, lifespan_years_max)
  2. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Carica papaya L. (family, genus)

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