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Q.Papaya Tree Question

Zone 91302 | Anonymous added on September 12, 2021 | Answered

i have clay dirt i was thinking to dig and put a rich soil how big of a space for the roots do i need to leave

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BushDoctor
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Answered on September 23, 2021

If you want to amend the full root space, I would dig, about, 3 feet deep and 5 foot wide. This will give the tree plenty of root to spread for its fast, and short, life cycle.

Here is an article that will help you to grow the tree:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/papaya/growing-papaya-fruit.htm

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