🧡 Papaya ‘Dwarf Red Lady’ – Compact, (often) self-fertile, early & productive

10" pot (24–48")

‘Dwarf Red Lady’ stays compact and fruits early under warmth and strong light. It is often self-fertile (frequent hermaphrodite bloom), making it excellent for containers/greenhouses. Fruits are medium to large with red-orange, sweet, fragrant flesh—great fresh, in smoothies, or desserts.

Highlights

• Dwarf habit (thrives in 15–30 gal containers).
• Very early bearing with heat/light.
• Flavor: sweet, aromatic red-orange flesh.
• Often self-fertile—easier indoors.

Care

• Light: full sun (6–8+ hrs); grow lights help in winter.
• Temps: best 72–90°F (22–32°C); protect from cold (<54°F / 12°C).
• Water: regular with slight surface dry-down; always in well-drained pots.
• Soil: fast-draining (potting mix + perlite/pumice/coco).
• Feeding: balanced during growth; higher K when fruiting.
• Training: pinch to limit height; stake heavy clusters.
• Harvest: pick at color; consume quickly—fruit is delicate.

Tip: Warm potting media (dark pots, mineral mulch) speeds growth and fruiting.