Malaysian Dwarf 1 Foot Sekaki Hong Kong Papaya Seedling Live Plant

Sekaki in Malaysia language means 1 foot (also known as Hong Kong Papaya) is the most popularly cultivated variety in Malaysia. It is a cross-pollinated variety and a prolific bearer with medium sized fruit of 3 to 5 pounds. The tree is rather dwarfed and bears low to the ground which make it easy to cultivate that makes it ideal for backyard or smaller spaces.

The papaya plant is a perennial and evergreen which can be grown both indoors and outdoors, as long as it receives medium to full sunlight and medium watering. Sekaki’s fruit is attractive with smooth, even-colored and freckle-free skin. The flesh is red, firm and sweet.

The optimum temperature for papaya growth is between 70-90°F (21 to 33°C). Papaya is extremely sensitive to frost and if temperature falls below 53-57°F (12 to 14°C) for several hours, growth and production will severely affected.

• Fast growing, high yield plant
• Days to Harvest: 8-10 months (approximately 250 days)
• Mature Height: 5-7 feet
• Dwarf plant habit, early harvest about 5 ft.
• Start flowering when height reaches 1.5-2 ft. tall (45-60cm) and as early as 3-4 months after sowing.
• Flesh: Orange to Red color. Thick skin.
• Fruit Size: Foot long
• Fruit weight: 3-5 lbs. each (1.5 – 2.4 kg)
• Sweetness: 11-12 % Brix
• Sex: Hermaphrodite