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Papaya
Sunrise Papaya
✓ VerifiedHawaii, USA
Sunrise was developed in Hawaii as part of the state's ongoing Solo-type papaya breeding program, part of a broader mid-to-late 20th century effort to refine flesh color and flavor within the smaller Solo papaya category that had already established Hawaii as a major papaya exporter.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11
Pollination
Bisexual (self-fertile) plants are common.
Care info
A reliable, well-tested Hawaiian home garden variety.
Recommendations
A solid choice for consistent, good-quality fruit.
Flavor Profile
Sweet with vivid reddish-orange flesh
Quick facts
Skin color
Green ripening to yellow
Size
Small to medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11