Papaya Tree - Papayer

Papaya tree is a unique accent for your garden and fast to propagate from seed. The time from germination to fruiting of a papaya plant can be as short as 6 months. Sweet and filling, highly nutritious papaya makes for the perfect breakfast and healthy snack. Unripe green papaya is eaten raw and cooked. Use raw papaya rich in papain to tenderize meat. Make papaya jam and dried papaya to preserve. Plant a couple of papaya trees and you will have fruit all year round.