perennial
Papaya
पपीता / Papita
Carica papaya · Caricaceae
Fast-cycling fruit tree, excellent for intercropping during establishment of slower orchard crops. Ring spot virus (aphid-transmitted) is the main organic challenge.
At a Glance
Duration
300 days
Organic Yield
40-60 t/ha
Organic Premium
+35%
Water Need
medium
pH Range
6 – 7
Soil Type
loam, sandy-loam
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
250g/plant/year
P
Phosphorus
250g/plant/year
K
Potassium
500g/plant/year
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Planting
FYM 10 kg/pit + neem cake.
2
Monthly
Jeevamrutham drench.
3
Ring spot virus
Aphid vector control — yellow traps, reflective mulch.
4
Fruit fly
Methyl eugenol traps.