how to identify male and female papaya seeds

Hello! Actually, it's quite a common misconception. The gender of papaya is not determined by the seeds, but by the flowers on the plant. Would you like me to explain how to differentiate between male and female papaya plants?

Sure! So, in general, papaya plants can be male, female, or even hermaphroditic. Female plants have large, tubular flowers located directly on the trunk, filled with a complex, multi-ovuled ovary. On the other hand, male papayas have smaller, bell-shaped flowers that hang off long, thin stalks.

Hermaphroditic plants produce flowers that have both male and female parts. They are self-pollinating, and these are the most desirable because they produce fruit regardless of other papayas around. It's quite an adventure identifying them in the garden!