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Papaya
Kapoho Solo Papaya
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Kapoho Solo, named after the Kapoho area of Hawaii's Big Island, became the single most important commercial papaya variety in Hawaiian history, forming the backbone of the state's papaya export industry for decades until a 1990s ringspot virus outbreak forced growers to shift toward genetically modified ringspot-resistant varieties for most commercial production.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11
Pollination
Bisexual (self-fertile) plants are common.
Care info
The benchmark Hawaiian Solo-type variety, reliable and well documented.
Recommendations
A dependable, well-proven choice backed by decades of Hawaiian commercial growing experience.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and mild, the classic Hawaiian papaya flavor
Quick facts
Skin color
Green ripening to yellow
Size
Small to medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11