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

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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. For 500g orders or bulk inquiries, contact us directly for availability and pricing.

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