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

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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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