Papaya

Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals

(Based on 100g in raw form)

Fiber	Calcium	Iron	Magnesium	Phosphorus	Potassium
1.7 g	20 mg	0.25 mg	21 mg	10 mg	182 mg

Sodium	Zinc	Copper	Manganese	Selenium	Choline
8 mg	0.08 mg	0.05 mg	0.04 mg	0.6 mcg	6.1 mg

Vitamin A (RAE/IU)	Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	Vitamin B6
47 mcg/950 IU	0.02 mg	0.03 mg	0.36 mg	0.19 mg	0.04 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid)	Vitamin B12	Vitamin C	Vitamin D	Vitamin E	Vitamin K
37 mcg		60.9 mg		0.3 mg	2.6 mcg

What It Helps:

How It Helps:

The enzyme in papayas called papain helps break down protein, which in turn helps with the digestive system.
Helps maintain heart health
Ripe papaya helps protect the heart and may help protect against heart attacks and stroke, due to folate content
An unripe papaya contains latex which is not safe for a pregnant women as it can lead to an abortion.
Can help with indigestion
Can help protect against infections

Tips & Other Info.

Just like mango, papayas can be used as meat tenderizers.
Before you slice the papaya, wash with a vegetable/fruit wash and then rinse under cold water.
When cutting the papaya, take into consideration that the inside is soft.
Goes well in fruit salad.

Gardening Tips & Info.

Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)

Planting Season

Harvesting Season

Pruning Season

Watering Schedule

Sunlight Exposure

Potted / In Ground

Plant in a warm, fertile, well drained soil that has a pH level of 6-7. Papayas need two trees planted near each other to help produce better fruit. Typically one male tree is good for 5 female trees.

Prune any branches that are growing horizontally, as well as branches that have already provided fruit (cut back to about 12 inches).

Feeding: Add about 2 lbs of fertilizer every year (spread it out to two times per year). Apply organic compost to help retain moisture. Watering: Water well especially on dry days.

Sun