Dwarf Hawaiian Solo Sunrise Strawberry Papaya Seeds (Carica papaya) Fruit Tree

Dwarf Hawaiian Solo Sunrise Papaya Seeds (Carica papaya) 

This cultivar of Carica papaya, commonly known as Sunrise Papaya or Hawaiian Solo Papaya, is a fast-growing tropical fruit tree prized for its compact size, early fruit production, and sweet, red-orange flesh. This dwarf variety is especially popular for container growing, patios, greenhouses, and small tropical gardens.

Sunrise Papaya is a tropical fruit plant that develops a single upright trunk topped with a crown of large, deeply lobed leaves. In ideal warm conditions, it can begin producing fruit within the first year, making it one of the fastest fruiting tropical trees available to home gardeners.

The fruit is smooth-skinned with sweet, aromatic flesh often described as strawberry-like in flavor. Its manageable size and low fruiting height make harvesting easy, especially in dwarf or container-grown plants.

This species thrives in full sun and warm, frost-free environments. It requires rich, well-draining soil and consistent moisture, but does not tolerate waterlogging or cold temperatures.

🌱 Growing & Care Information

Light: Full sun / very bright light
Soil: Rich, well-draining tropical soil
Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist
Growth: Fast-growing tropical fruit plant
Climate: Warm tropical/subtropical zones

🌿 Why Grow Sunrise Papaya?

• Dwarf compact fruiting tropical tree
• Fast production (often under 12 months)
• Sweet red-orange “strawberry” flavored fruit
• Excellent container or indoor fruit plant
• Easy harvesting at low height
• Highly productive home fruit tree
• Tropical ornamental foliage
• Beginner-friendly fruiting species

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11

Papaya Germination:

1) Mix about 3 1/2 ounces of calcium nitrate in 1 quart of water. Calcium nitrate is available in most garden centers as a fertilizer. This solution helps to decrease germination time, while increasing the total percentage of seeds that successfully germinate. Soak the papaya seeds in the calcium nitrate solution for about 30 minutes.

2) Soak the seeds in hot water at 158 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds; then soak them in distilled water at room temperature for 24 hours to increase the germination rate.

3) Use a well mixed and well draining seed starting soil. Do not start seeds in seedling trays because papayas transplant poorly; 1-gallon containers ensure the plant requires transplanting only once from the container to the ground.

4) To ensure successful germination for Papaya seeds, use a heated propagator mat to keep the soil between 80-85 degrees F., and place the containers in a sunny location, or use a grow light.

5) Evenly space two to four seeds in each container and cover the seeds with 1/4 to 1/2 inch of potting mix.

6) Keep the soil moist without overwatering. 5.

7) Papaya seeds can germinate in about 2 to 5 weeks with the calcium nitrate treatment. Following these instructions will increase germination rate and speed.  

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Germinación de papaya:

1) Mezcle aproximadamente 3 1/2 onzas de nitrato de calcio en 1 cuarto de galón de agua. El nitrato de calcio está disponible en la mayoría de los centros de jardinería como fertilizante. Esta solución ayuda a disminuir el tiempo de germinación, al mismo tiempo que aumenta el porcentaje total de semillas que germinan con éxito. Remoje las semillas de papaya en la solución de nitrato de calcio durante aproximadamente 30 minutos.

2) Remoje las semillas en agua caliente a 158 grados Fahrenheit durante 15 segundos; luego remójelas en agua destilada a temperatura ambiente durante 24 horas para aumentar la tasa de germinación. 3) Use una tierra para sembrar bien mezclada y con buen drenaje. No comience a sembrar las semillas en bandejas de plántulas porque las papayas se trasplantan mal; los recipientes de 1 galón aseguran que la planta requiera un trasplante solo una vez del recipiente al suelo.

4) Para garantizar una germinación exitosa de las semillas de papaya, use una estera de propagación calentada para mantener la tierra a una temperatura de entre 80 y 85 grados F y coloque los recipientes en un lugar soleado o use una luz de cultivo.

5) Distribuya de manera uniforme de dos a cuatro semillas en cada recipiente y cúbralas con 1/4 a 1/2 pulgada de mezcla para macetas.

6) Mantenga la tierra húmeda sin regar en exceso.

7) Las semillas de papaya pueden germinar en aproximadamente 2 a 5 semanas con el tratamiento de nitrato de calcio. Si sigue estas instrucciones, aumentará la tasa y la velocidad de germinación.