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Overview
Red Lady 786 F1 is one of the most widely grown commercial papaya varieties in the world, valued for its consistent fruit size, reliable sweetness, and tolerance to Papaya Ring Spot Virus (PRSV). Developed in Taiwan, it is well-suited to tropical and subtropical production systems and has a strong track record across a wide range of growing environments. If Red Lady is out of stock or you need a semi-dwarf alternative with a higher sweetness profile, see Red Nemesis F1.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 1.5–2.0 kg average
- Flesh color: Deep red, high visual appeal
- Sweetness: Good Brix levels; consistent eating quality
- First fruit set height: ~70 cm above soil — manageable for harvest
- Time to first harvest: ~9 months from seed
- Seasonal yield: ~35 fruits per tree per season
- Shelf life & shipping: Fruit ships well; good post-harvest durability
- Disease tolerance: Tolerant to Papaya Ring Spot Virus (PRSV)
- Fungal resistance: Less resistant to fungal disease than Certified Red Maradol — preventative fungicide programs are recommended in high-humidity environments
- Production pattern: First-year production is higher than second year; plan crop rotation accordingly
Seed Specifications
- Origin: Taiwan
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~48,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~480 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering. For 500g orders or bulk inquiries, contact us directly for availability and pricing.
Overview
Golden Solo Sunrise F1 is the world's #1 papaya variety by production volume, originally developed in Hawaii for international export. Its combination of exceptional sweetness, hard outer shell for long-distance shipping, and prolific yield makes it the benchmark variety for commercial papaya growers worldwide. Note: Sunrise carries no virus tolerance — it performs best in low-PRSV-pressure environments or where strict sanitation protocols are in place.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Yield: Up to 100 fruits per tree per year — among the highest of any papaya variety
- Flesh color: Golden yellow, visually distinctive
- Sweetness: Very sweet with excellent eating quality
- Shell: Hard outer shell — excellent post-harvest durability and shipping performance
- Origin: Hawaii — bred specifically for international export markets
- Virus tolerance: None — not suitable for high PRSV-pressure areas without strict disease management
- Growing conditions: Performs well in most tropical conditions; suited to export-oriented production
Important: No Virus Tolerance
Unlike Red Lady or Red Nemesis, Solo Sunrise has no tolerance to Papaya Ring Spot Virus (PRSV). This is a critical consideration for site selection. Sunrise is best suited to areas with low PRSV pressure, or where rigorous sanitation, aphid control, and roguing programs are in place. If PRSV is a concern in your growing area, consider Red Nemesis F1 or Red Lady 786 F1 instead.
Seed Specifications
- Origin: Hawaii
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~47,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~470 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering.
Overview
Improved Solo Sunrise F1 is an enhanced selection of the classic Solo Sunrise, bred for larger, more uniform fruit with a smoother skin profile. Averaging 525–565 grams per fruit — noticeably larger than the Original Solo Sunrise — it retains the exceptional sweetness and hard outer shell that made Sunrise the world’s #1 papaya variety. Mild tolerance to both virus and fungal disease makes it more adaptable than the original across a wider range of growing environments.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 525–565 grams average — larger than Original Solo Sunrise
- Fruit uniformity: Increased uniformity over the original variety
- Skin: Very smooth — improved cosmetic appeal for fresh markets
- Sweetness: Excellent eating quality, consistent with the Sunrise lineage
- Disease tolerance: Mild tolerance to virus and mild tolerance to fungal disease
- Post-harvest: Hard outer shell — good shipping and post-harvest durability
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~47,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~470 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering. For 500g orders or bulk inquiries, contact us directly for availability and pricing.
Overview
Red Nemesis F1 is a high-performance commercial papaya variety developed as a direct alternative to Red Lady 786. It combines the proven fruit profile growers expect — deep red flesh, excellent sweetness, and strong PRSV tolerance — with a semi-dwarf plant habit that makes it easier to manage in intensive production systems. If you're looking for a reliable in-stock alternative to Red Lady, Red Nemesis is available now.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Plant type: Semi-dwarf (~7 feet / ~2.1m) — compact canopy, easier harvest access
- Fruit weight: 1.5–2.1 kg average
- Flesh color: Deep red, high visual appeal
- Sweetness (TSS): 19–21% — exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit
- First fruit set height: ~70 cm above soil
- Sex ratio: 50% hermaphrodite / 50% female — plan thinning accordingly
- Yield potential: Very high; consistent production over the season
- Post-harvest: Good for transportation and shelf life
- Disease tolerance: High tolerance to Papaya Ring Spot Virus (PRSV)
How It Compares to Red Lady 786
- Similar fruit size and flesh color profile to Red Lady 786
- Semi-dwarf habit vs. Red Lady's standard height — easier to manage in high-density plantings
- Higher TSS (19–21%) vs. Red Lady's "good sweetness" — stronger flavor profile
- Available now while Red Lady stock is limited
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~48,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~480 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering. For 500g orders or bulk inquiries, contact us directly for availability and pricing.
Overview
Improved Red Maradol F1 is a large-fruited papaya variety bred for adaptability across a wide range of growing environments. With sweet red flesh, a heavy leaf canopy, and a sturdy outer shell designed for improved shipping performance, it is a strong choice for commercial growers targeting export and long-distance distribution. Note: Improved Red Maradol carries no virus tolerance — site selection and disease management protocols are important for optimal performance.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: ~2 kg average — large-fruited variety
- Flesh color: Red — sweet, good eating quality
- Plant canopy: Heavy leaf canopy — vigorous growth habit
- Outer shell: Sturdy — improved shipping durability over standard Maradol
- Sex ratio: 66% hermaphrodite / 33% female
- Adaptability: Adaptable to many environments
- Disease tolerance: No virus tolerance — strict sanitation and disease management recommended
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~44,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~440 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering. For 500g orders or bulk inquiries, contact us directly for availability and pricing.
Overview
Bella F1 is a vigorous, medium-sized papaya variety with red/pink flesh, strong plant uniformity, and PRSV tolerance — making it a reliable choice for commercial growers seeking consistent performance across a season. With high yield potential, good shipping characteristics, and a balanced sex ratio, Bella F1 is well-suited to both domestic and export production systems.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 1.5–1.75 kg average
- Flesh color: Red/pink — good sweetness and eating quality
- Plant vigor: Vigorous — strong, uniform plants across the crop
- Yield: High yield with strong uniformity
- Sex ratio: 50% hermaphrodite / 50% female
- Post-harvest: Good shipper — suitable for domestic and export markets
- Disease tolerance: Tolerant to Papaya Ring Spot Virus (PRSV)
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~58,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~580 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering. For 500g orders or bulk inquiries, contact us directly for availability and pricing.
Overview
Original Solo Sunset F1 is a small-fruited papaya variety developed from the same parent lineage as Solo Sunrise, cultivated specifically to produce a more compact, market-friendly fruit. With its distinctive pear shape, red/pink flesh, and exceptional sweetness, Sunset is well-suited to premium fresh markets and direct-to-consumer sales where smaller, uniform fruit commands a price premium.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: ~425 grams average — compact, single-serve size
- Fruit shape: Pear-shaped with a small neck at the stem end (hermaphrodite fruit)
- Flesh color: Red/pink — visually appealing, high market appeal
- Sweetness: Very sweet; flavor and firmness comparable to Solo Sunrise
- First fruit set height: ~1 meter above ground
- Shell firmness: Similar to Sunrise — good post-harvest durability
- Origin: Hawaii
Variety Background
Solo Sunset shares its parent lineage with the globally recognized Solo Sunrise but was selected for smaller fruit size. This makes it particularly attractive for retail and export markets where consistent, single-serve fruit is preferred. Fruit quality, firmness, and flavor are on par with Sunrise — in a more manageable package.
Seed Specifications
- Origin: Hawaii
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~47,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~470 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering.
Overview
Tainung #1 F1 is a vigorous, high-yield Taiwanese papaya variety known for its ease of cultivation and sturdy fruit shell — making it an excellent choice for long-distance shipping and export markets. With red flesh averaging 1.1 kg and fruit setting at approximately 70 cm above the ground, it is well-suited to intensive commercial production. Note: availability may be limited; contact us for larger quantity inquiries.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: ~1.1 kg average
- Flesh color: Red
- Outer shell: Very sturdy — excellent durability for long-distance shipping
- First fruit set height: ~70 cm above ground
- Outer husk color at ripening: Green-orange
- Plant vigor: Very vigorous — easy to grow, high yield producer
- Origin: Taiwan
Seed Specifications
- Origin: Taiwan
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~58,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~580 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering. For 500g orders or larger quantity inquiries, contact us directly for availability and pricing.
Overview
Tainung #2 F1 is a Taiwanese papaya variety that builds on the proven Tainung #1 genetics with a sweeter flavor profile and more tender flesh. Averaging 1.1 kg with orange-red flesh, it is a high-yield producer well-suited to local and regional markets. Note: Tainung #2 has a softer outer shell than Tainung #1, making it better suited to local shipping rather than long-distance export. Availability may be limited; contact us for larger quantity inquiries.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: ~1.1 kg average
- Flesh color: Orange-red — tender with good taste and quality
- Sweetness: Sweeter than Tainung #1
- Outer shell: Softer than Tainung #1 — suitable for local shipping only
- First fruit set height: ~70 cm above ground
- Fruit shape: Female fruits are globe-shaped; hermaphrodite fruits have a pointed blossom end
- Outer husk color at ripening: Green-orange
- Yield: High yield producer
- Origin: Taiwan
Seed Specifications
- Origin: Taiwan
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~58,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~580 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering. For 500g orders or larger quantity inquiries, contact us directly for availability and pricing.
Overview
Red Maradol F1 is a Taiwanese commercial papaya variety with a proven track record in tropical and subtropical production systems. Sharing many performance characteristics with Red Lady 786 — including fruit size, PRSV tolerance, and harvest timeline — it is a reliable choice for growers seeking a consistent red-fleshed variety. Note: this variety has been found to be less resistant to fungal disease than Certified Red Maradol; preventative fungicide programs are recommended in high-humidity environments.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: 1.5–2.0 kg average
- Flesh color: Red — good sweetness and eating quality
- First fruit set height: ~70 cm above soil
- Time to first harvest: ~9 months from seed
- Seasonal yield: ~35 fruits per tree per season
- Post-harvest: Fruit ships well; good post-harvest durability
- Disease tolerance: Tolerant to Papaya Ring Spot Virus (PRSV)
- Fungal resistance: Less resistant to fungal disease than Certified Red Maradol — preventative fungicide programs recommended in high-humidity environments
- Production pattern: First-year production is higher than second year; plan crop rotation accordingly
- Origin: Taiwan
Seed Specifications
- Origin: Taiwan
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~44,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~440 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering. For 500g orders or bulk inquiries, contact us directly for availability and pricing.
