Papaya Cultivation Method.

The correct method of papaya cultivation is as follows:

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Land selection and preparation

1. Land Selection:

• Elevated and well-drained land is suitable for papaya cultivation.
• Sandy loam or loam soil is best.
• The land should be plowed well and the soil should be free from weeds.

1. Land Preparation:

• First the land should be deeply plowed and cleared of all weeds.
• Later, the land should be leveled with a ladder.
• Adequate quantity of organic fertilizers should be applied to the land before cultivation. 10-12 tonnes of rotted cow dung or compost can be used per hectare.

Planting

1. Seed selection and preparation:

• Good quality and disease free seeds should be selected.
• Seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing.

1. Plant Preparation:

• Pear should be prepared and seeds should be sown in it.
• Seeds should be placed in 2-3 cm deep holes in the seed bed and covered with soil.

1. Planting:

• When the seedlings are 15-20 cm long, they should be planted in the original land.
• Holes should be made at a distance of 2.5 x 2.5 meters for planting.
• 10 kg of rotted dung, 200 grams of super phosphate and 100 grams of muriate of potash should be mixed in each hole.
• The land should be well watered after planting.

Manure management

1. Fertilizer Application:

• Fertilizer should be applied for the first time at the time of planting, the second time after 1 month and the third time after 3 months.
• Apply 250 g urea, 200 g TSP and 200 g MOP fertilizers per plant.
• Light water should be given after fertilizer application.

Irrigation and weed management

1. Irrigation:

• Irrigation should be done every 10-15 days during summer.
• Water should not be allowed to accumulate during monsoon.
• Irrigation should be given every 20-30 days in winter.

1. Weed Control:

• Regular cleaning should be done when the weeds grow.
• Mulching method can be used for weed control.

Disease and pest management

1. Diseases:

• Mosaic virus, fungal diseases and leaf rot diseases are common in papaya.
• Appropriate fungicides should be applied quickly if disease occurs.

1. Insects:

• Common pests of papaya are jasids, millibugs and fruit flies.
• Pesticides should be applied quickly if you see insects.

Collection of fruits

1. Collection of Fruits:

• Fruits can be harvested after 5-6 months of flowering.
• Fruits should be collected when the color changes.

By following these methods it is possible to get good yield in papaya cultivation.