1、 Can I plant it

Sowing is one of the common propagation methods of papaya, and has a high survival rate, so seeds can be planted. However, in order to ensure a high survival rate, we should choose the sowing time and environment. The seeds should also be plump, and the fruit should not have diseases and pests, so as not to affect its growth

2、 How to plant

1. Seed collection: the fruit of papaya matures from September to October, but it is not suitable for sowing at this time. It should be dried in the shade, and the seeds should be taken out and sown the next spring. You can also harvest seeds directly after maturity, and then bury the seeds in the sand for the winter. Similarly, you can wait until spring to sow

2. Germination: in order to ensure the germination rate of papaya seeds, seed soaking is needed to promote germination. Soak the seeds in warm water for 3 hours, and then wash away the residual pulp on them. After taking it out, wrap it with gauze and put it in a cool place. Generally, it should be kept for about 10 days, during which water should be sprayed to keep the gauze moist

3. Soil: papaya has low requirements for soil and is suitable for growing in deep, loose and fertile soil. Generally, sandy soil is selected for planting, and a little base fertilizer can be added to provide nutrients for its growth

4. Planting: papaya seeds are usually planted in spring. Press the seeds into the pot soil, with a depth of about 2-3cm. Then cover with a layer of soil, spray water and cover with plastic film. Seedlings will grow in half a month