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Papaya
Solo Papaya
✓ VerifiedHawaii, USA
Solo papaya was developed in Hawaii and became the foundation of the state's entire commercial papaya industry starting in the mid-20th century, prized specifically for its smaller, single-serving size, which suited American and Japanese export markets far better than the much larger papaya varieties traditionally grown across Latin America.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11
Pollination
Bisexual (self-fertile) plants are common in this type.
Care info
A compact, manageable fruit size well suited to a home kitchen.
Recommendations
A good choice if smaller, personal-size fruit is preferred over large papayas.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and mild with classic papaya flavor
Quick facts
Skin color
Green ripening to yellow
Size
Small (single-serving)
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11