{"product_id":"papaya-somtum-90-live-plant","title":"Papaya ‘Somtum 90’ (Carica papaya) - LIVE PLANT","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Insights and Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Layer (air-layered).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePapaya ‘Somtum 90’ is listed under Carica papaya. The guidance below covers growing the plant; flowering and harvest depend on local conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a bright, sunny, wind-sheltered position. Acclimatise nursery plants gradually and protect newly planted roots from overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly, then allow excess water to drain. Keep moisture reasonably steady during growth and fruit development; persistent saturation can damage roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a fertile, freely draining root zone. Avoid deep planting and low spots that collect irrigation water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papaya needs warmth and is cold sensitive. Very hot weather can disrupt flowers and fruit set; 40–45°C is not a reliable production range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use small, regular applications of a balanced feed during active growth. In alkaline soil, investigate micronutrient deficiency before increasing fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead or diseased leaves without injuring the trunk. Routine topping is unnecessary and may expose the soft stem to decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate and Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast-growing, soft-stemmed perennial that can become several metres tall. Fruiting height and timing depend on the selection and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papayas may be male, female or hermaphrodite. Female flowers need a pollen source; hermaphrodite flowers can self-pollinate. Plant sex is not guaranteed by a variety name alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the soft stem and shallow roots from damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood drainage is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm flower sex before relying on a single plant for fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomtum 90 was developed for green papaya salad. Fruit is harvested while firm and green for shredding; this is a different use from eating fully ripe dessert papaya. A selection intended for green use should not be judged only on ripe sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographs include species reference images; they do not show the exact plant supplied or confirm this cultivar’s fruit appearance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"rarefruittrees.ae","offers":[{"title":"Medium (Under 60cm)","offer_id":68128891502896,"sku":"P-M-PAPAYASOMTUM","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0772\/6128\/files\/rft-papaya-newplant-square-crop-1500.jpg?v=1792420613","url":"https:\/\/www.rarefruittrees.ae\/products\/papaya-somtum-90-live-plant","provider":"RareFruitTrees.ae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}