Description

Maradona F1 Dwarf Hybrid Papaya Seeds (East-West Seed) – High-Yield, Early-Fruiting, Premium Pawpaw Variety

Maradona F1 Dwarf Hybrid Papaya (from East-West Seed) is engineered to deliver exceptional productivity, vigorous plant growth, and remarkably early fruiting, making it one of the most profitable hybrid papaya varieties for tropical climates.

This hybrid is dwarf and compact, making management easier while supporting heavy fruit load without lodging. The fruits are uniform, elongated, smooth-skinned, and richly flavored, with a bright orange interior and high sugar content. Farmers value Maradona F1 for its outstanding yield potential, reliability, and strong adaptability in lowland and upland growing zones.

Whether you’re cultivating commercially or in small backyard plots, Maradona F1 ensures consistent harvests, strong disease resistance, and superior market value, thanks to its premium taste and appealing fruit presentation.

Features & Benefits

1. Early Fruiting & High Yield

• Begins fruiting in 4–6 months

• Produces abundant, uniform fruits continuously

• Maximizes harvest intervals and boosts profitability

2. Dwarf & Easy to Manage

• Compact plant architecture

• Reduces risk of wind damage

• Ideal for high-density planting

3. Extra-Sweet, Premium-Quality Fruits

• Attractive orange flesh with high sugar content

• Smooth skin and uniform size

• Excellent for fresh market, processing, and value-addition

4. Strong Disease Tolerance

• Enhanced resistance to common papaya diseases

• Better survival and productivity in tropical climates

5. Vigorous Growth & Long Production Cycle

• Strong rooting system

• Sustains continuous production for extended periods

Recommended Usage

Planting Guide

• Germination time: 10–14 days

• Plant spacing: 2.0 m × 2.5 m

• Plant 2–3 seeds per hole and thin to 1 strong plant

Soil & Fertility

• Well-drained loamy soil

• Optimum pH: 6.0–6.5

• Incorporate compost/manure for vigorous growth

Care & Maintenance

• Water moderately but consistently

• Mulch to conserve soil moisture

• Apply NPK (e.g., 15-15-15 or 12-12-17+2MgO) bi-weekly during vegetative stage

• Switch to potassium-rich fertilizer during fruit formation

Ideal For

• Commercial fruit farmers

• Home garden growers

• Orchard development

• Organic and greenhouse farming

• Agribusiness investors targeting premium papaya markets