In this video, you'll learn how to grow papaya from seed indoors: choose a ripe papaya, clean and dry the seeds, plant them in small pots, keep them warm, and care for the seedlings as they grow. Papaya seeds can take 2 to 4 weeks to germinate.
Video Chapters
- Intro: homegrown papaya (0:04)
- Choose the right papaya (0:13)
- Cut open the fruit and scoop the seeds (0:25)
- Rinse the seeds (0:37)
- Dry the seeds (0:50)
- Plant the seeds (1:05)
- Warmth, humidity, and germination time (1:24)
- Seedling care and thinning (1:39)
- Transplanting, watering, and feeding (1:55)
- Pests and moving outdoors (2:13)
What You'll Need
- A fully ripe papaya from a variety you love
- Paper towels, small pots (3 to 4 in / 7.5 to 10 cm), and well-draining seedling mix
- Plastic wrap, and a heat mat if your home is cooler
- Balanced liquid fertilizer, plus insecticidal soap or neem oil
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Related reading:
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