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

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Ordering Notes

All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering.

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