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

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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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