My First Papaya ( photo / image / picture from KK Ng's Garden ) This papaya tree is from the papaya seeds that I posted earlier which looks like frog eggs Never kknew that the tree will start fruiting at such short height. Papaya ( photo / image / picture from KK Ng's Garden ) It is hardly 4 feet high and it is already fruiting. I have no idea what species it is, I only know that it originated from Hawaii. Now I am keeping my finger crossed that the fruits would be delicious.
I've never seen a Papaya tree. They are pretty. And for it to be that size and bearing fruit already... from seed? Sure is a fast grower. Can't wait to hear how the fruit tastes.
I'm looking forward to seeing updates on your papaya tree KK. It certainly looks as though your going to have quite a few fruits if they mature for you.
Wow! What a beautiful tree with fruit in such a short time. The fruits look like they are growing fast also. Can't wait to see them ripen.
That's interesting that they grow along the trunk of the tree and not hanging from limbs. Very pretty tree and a fast grower since you only planted the seed back in February!! I have read that if they are planted in the spring there will usually be ripe fruit by the next winter.
Oh dear me, KK-- I am green with envy. I have a real weakness for papaya. I would LURVE to grow one of thoise trees in my lottie. When they ripen, I may have to come over for a visit. hahaha. But seriously, when they ripen, they may well attract fruit bats at night. Wouldn't that be great? You could take fotos....maybe even name a frequent visitor.
A most unusual tree for most of us KK, its development and ripened fruit will be most intriguing to see. There will be some interesting days ahead. Jerry
Thanks all, I didn't expect for it to start fruiting this early too, but then again this is my first experience with papaya. I did some research on the internet and conclude that this maybe the solo specie because it produces both the male and female flowers. It is not conclusive yet because I need to make a closer study. Normally papaya is either a male or a female plant and the flowers from the male plant is in a bunch. Without a male plant nearby the chances of getting fruits is close to zero I think. Cheryl, I am keeping a close surveillance on the fruits making sure no birds get at them because I want to taste the first ripe fruit. Yes Eileen, I am sure there are going to be lots of fruits and if not for the restriction, I'll make sure each and everyone of you get one :-D Jewell I think the birds are waiting for them to ripen too! Toni I think it is because of the different climatic conditions. You are most welcome to come over anytime Sojerd, we can enjoy the papaya right in my mini-farm. Fruit bats? .... the only fruit bat that I know of and seen before are the flying fox. They only make their appearances during the durian season ..... OK I'll keep a look out for fruit bats. Oh ya is this a fruit bat or insect bat? They can be seen flying around during dusk. Carolyn the leaves are large and if I can find a way to make them into bird bath it would be great! Philip, come to think of it, it does give a little character to the mini-farm. Yes indeed, there will be interesting days ahead Jerry.
Wow KK, and wow again. I fancy giving one of those a go in my conservatory. Now you have probably said this before, but how long ago did you sow the seed??
Yes, I was speaking of the "Flying Fox". I like those animals, they haver such interesting faces for a bat. I used to put out bana bits for them at various places I stayed and they would come. Sometimes I could sit very still ~2 meters away and they would land and eat. What a sight that was!
That is so cool!! I've only seen papaya in the stores. I'm anxious to see pictures of what the ripened fruit looks like. For the KK's papaya and all the things that are grown in our gardens around the world, it's too bad they can't be shared through the forums.
