Papaya
Carica papaya
A fast-growing tropical tree fruit with sweet orange flesh, eaten fresh, in salads (unripe), or processed into juice and papain enzyme.
Family
Caricaceae
Temperature
21-30°C (absolute 12-44°C)
Rainfall
1500-2500mm (absolute 1000-3000mm)
Altitude
2100m
Soil pH
5.5-7 (absolute 4.5-8)
Soil types
Well-drained, fertile loamy soils