Tips & Information about Papaya Trees

Papaya Fruit Uses – Learn What To Do With Papaya Post Harvest

By Amy Grant

So here you are with a bumper crop of papaya fruit. Don’t worry -- we’ve compiled a list of what to use papaya for.

Papaya Harvest Time: Tips For Picking Papaya Fruits

By Teo Spengler

Growing papaya? Click here for tips on when it’s time to start harvesting papaya fruit and information on various papaya harvesting methods.

No Seeds Inside Papaya – What Does A Papaya Without Seeds Mean

By Teo Spengler

Papayas are notoriously laden with seeds, so what if you get a papaya without seeds? To learn what causes seedless papayas, click here.

What Causes Papaya Stem Rot – Learn About Pythium Rot Of Papaya Trees

By Liz Baessler

Papaya stem rot is a serious problem that often affects young trees but can take down mature trees as well. But what is papaya pythium rot, and how can it be stopped? Click this article to learn more about papaya pythium fungus problems.

My Papaya Seedlings Are Failing: What Causes Papaya Damping Off

By Mary Ellen Ellis

When growing papaya from seed, you may come across a serious problem: papaya seedlings failing. They look water-soaked, then shrivel, dry, and die. This is damping off, and it is a fungal disease that can be prevented with good cultural practices. Learn more here.

Anthracnose Of Papaya Trees: Learn About Papaya Anthracnose Control

By Teo Spengler

When you see sunken spots on papaya fruit, you may be dealing with anthracnose of papaya trees. But with some cultural practices, papaya anthracnose control in the home orchard isn’t difficult. Click this article for tips on treating papaya anthracnose.

Papaya Herbicide Problems: Treating Symptoms Of Papaya Herbicide Injury

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Unfortunately, papayas are shallow-rooted and papaya damage from herbicides is always a risk. Understanding papaya herbicide problems may help you prevent and mitigate herbicide injury of papaya. Click on this article to learn more.

Papaya Seedlings Damping Off – Learn About Papaya Damping Off Treatment

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Papaya seedlings damping off can mean the end of the crop as the fungus eventually rots out the stem. What causes papaya damping off and how can you prevent it? Click on the following article for more information.

Papaya Stem Rot Symptoms – How To Manage Stem Rot On Papaya Trees

By Liz Baessler

Papaya stem rot can be a serious problem if not addressed properly. The following article provides information on what causes papaya stem rot and tips for controlling papaya stem rot disease. Click here to learn more.

Black Spot Of Papaya Trees: How To Recognize Papaya Black Spot Symptoms

By Amy Grant

Usually, papaya with black spots is a fairly minor problem but if the tree becomes heavily infected, the growth of the tree can be affected, hence fruit yields are low. Treating papaya black spot before the disease progresses too far is of paramount importance. Learn more here.

Why Papaya Fruit Drops: Causes Of Papaya Fruit Drop

By Teo Spengler

It's exciting when your papaya plant begins to develop fruit. But it's disappointing when you see the papaya dropping fruit before it ripens. Early fruit drop in papaya has several different causes. For more information about why papaya fruit drops, click here.

Papaya Tree Facts: Growing Info And Care of Papaya Fruit Trees

By Susan Patterson, Master Gardener

Growing papaya trees is a great way to enjoy these exotic fruits every year. If you are lucky enough to live in a suitable growing area, learning how to grow this tree is helpful. Read here to find out more.