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visibility: hidden; }\n\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"rkai-jam-box\" data-store=\"Ripkitty x Bud's Growery\" data-brand=\"Ripkitty\" data-category=\"Tropical Seeds\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"rkai-jam-partnership\" role=\"banner\"\u003e\n    Curated by Ripkitty | For Ripkitty x Bud's Growery \u0026amp; IHF\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cheader class=\"rkai-jam-header\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003ePapaya (Carica Papaya) Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rkai-jam-intro\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n      Bring the sweet, vibrant energy of the tropics directly to your garden. \u003cstrong\u003ePapayas\u003c\/strong\u003e are fast-growing, breathtaking botanical sentinels that produce large, incredibly nutritious fruit. Known for their lush canopy and sweet, melon-peach flavor profile, these seeds are your ticket to an authentic island harvest.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rkai-jam-content\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"rkai-jam-grid\"\u003e\n      \n      \u003csection class=\"rkai-jam-card\" ucp-data-section=\"Botanical Characteristics\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003e🍈 Fruit \u0026amp; Growth Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"rkai-jam-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli ucp-data-item=\"Taste\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\n              Sweet, tropical flavor blending melon and peach notes. Chock-full of Vitamins A \u0026amp; C, folate, potassium, and dietary fiber.\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli ucp-data-item=\"Size\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n              Exceptionally fast-growing. Features a single straight trunk with deeply lobed leaves, reaching 16 to 33 feet (5-10m) at full maturity.\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli ucp-data-item=\"Fruit\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eFruit Yield\u003c\/strong\u003e\n              Large, oval-shaped fruit. Smooth skin transitions from green to sunset yellow\/orange. 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Thrives in environments where minimum temperatures stay above 20°F (-6.7°C) in Zone 9, and safely above 50°F (10°C) in Zone 11.\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli ucp-data-item=\"Temperature\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\n              Prefers consistent warmth, heavily thriving in regions with sustained temperatures between 70°F and 90°F (21-32°C).\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli ucp-data-item=\"Sunlight\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n              Requires massive solar energy. Provide at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily for optimal fruit production.\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"rkai-care-details\" ucp-data-section=\"Care Guide\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Maintenance Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rkai-care-details-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp ucp-data-item=\"Soil\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions. Requires well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. 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