The scientific name for this fruit: Carica papaya L. Nutritional Value: The fruit (and leaves) contain papain which helps digestion and is used to tenderize meat. A rich source of vitamin A and potassium.
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Iron, (Fe),
Magnesium, (Mg),
Phosphorus, ( P ),
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Copper, (Cu),
Manganese, (Mn),
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Vitamin C,
Thiamin,
Riboflavin,
Niacin,
Pantothenic acid,
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Threonine,
Isoleucine,
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Phenylalanine,
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Histidine,
Alanine,
Aspartic acid,
Glutamic acid,
Glycine,
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Serine, Common Names:Papaw,or Pawpaw
Origin: native to southern Mexico and Central America, now grown in every tropical country Enviroment: warmth year long, light frost will cause damage Physical characteristics:10 or 12 feet in height. parts contain latex, green or deep purple trunk
Season: Flowers:five-petalled flowers, short-stalked female flowers, or bisexual (perfect) flowers, others bear only male flowers. Propagation:Papaya plants can also be grown from cuttings, seeds Pests: Thrips, mites and white flies as well as In red spider and fruit spotting bugs, mildew, anthracnose, root rot and various virus diseases Fruit flies. Nematodes can attack the roots. Harvest: Fruit: Varieties: Hawaiian ( pear-shaped fruit generally weigh about 1 pound ) and Mexican ( weigh up to 10 pounds and be more than 15 inches long), The flesh may be yellow. Preparation and serving:Green papayas should not be eaten raw because of the latex they contain, although they are frequently boiled and eaten as a vegetable. In the West Indies, young leaves are cooked and eaten like spinach.
Kamiya
A selection from Waimanalo. Solo type. Small to medium-sized fruit. Distinct, blocky shape, very short neck. Deep yellow-orange skin , firm, juicy, very sweet. Dwarf, high-yielding plant. Fairly recent release from the University of Hawaii.
Mexican Red
A rose-fleshed papaya that is lighter in flavor than Mexican Yellow. Medium to very large fruit. less sweet than Hawaiian.
Mexican Yellow
sweet and flavorful, yellow-fleshed papaya. Medium to large fruit, can grow up to 10 pounds. less sweet than Hawaiian
Solo
Fruit round and shallowly furrowed in female plants, pear-shaped in bisexual plants. Weight 1.1 to 2.2 pounds. Skin smooth, flesh firm, reddish-orange, very sweet. Plants are only bisexual and female in a 2 to 1 ratio. Introduced into from Barbados.
Sunrise (Sunrise Solo)
Pear-shaped fruit with a slight neck. Averages 22 to 26 ounces . Skin smooth, flesh firm, reddish-orange, sweet, sugar content high. Shallow seed cavity compared to other Solo varieties, making seed removal easier. Maturing fruit about 9 months after transplanting, at a height of about 3 feet.
Sunset (Sunset Solo)
Solo type. Small to medium-sized, pear-shaped fruit. Orange-red skin and flesh. Very sweet. Dwarf, high yielding plant. Originated at the University of Hawaii.
Vista Solo
Medium to large fruit depending on climate, 5 inches wide, up to 18 inches long. Skin yellow, flesh orange to yellow-orange. Hardy, compact Solo type producing high quality fruit. Hot weather needed to develop sweetness. Self-fertile. Originated in Vista, Calif. by Ralph Corwin.
Waimanalo (Waimanalo Solo, X-77)
Fruit round with a short neck, average weight 16 to 39 ounces. Skin smooth, and glossy, cavity star-shaped. Flesh thick, firm, orange-yellow in color, flavor and quality high, keeps well. Recommended for fresh market and processing. Fruits of female plants rough in appearance. Average height to the first flower is 32 inches.
Addditional infomation:
Maxwell, Lewis S. and Betty M. Maxwell. Florida Fruit. Lewis S. Maxwell, Publisher. 1984. pp. 21..
Morton, Julia F. Fruits of Warm Climates. Creative Resources Systems, Inc. 1987. pp. 336-346.
Ortho Books. All About Citrus and Subtropical Fruits. Chevron Chemical Co. 1985. pp. 64-66.
Popenoe, Wilson. Manual of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits. Hafner Press. 1974. Facsimile of the 1920 edition. pp. 225-240.
Samson, J. A. Tropical Fruits. 2nd ed. Longman Scientific and Technical. 1986. pp. 256-269.
See Index of CRFG Publications, 1969 - 1989 and annual indexes of Fruit Gardener for additional articles on the papaya.
USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 14 (July 2001)
http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/papaya.html
Below is a listing of fruits and vegetables and the vitamins and minerals that they typically contain:
Apples - a good source of boron, cellulose and pectin.
Cherry - A Rich source of calcium, vitamin C, anthocyamins, iron and potassium
Cranberry - Stong antibotic and antiviral elements.
Orange - Contains carotene, terpenes an flavonoids, vitamin C.
Papaya - A rich source of vitamin A and potassium. Long history of usage in helping digestion.
Peach - A Source of boron. Contains powerful antioxidants, vitamin C and beta carotene.
Pineapple - High in bromelain and maganese. Also a good source of vitamin C
Prune (not treated with sulfur) - Hhig in fiber, sorbitol and natural asprin.
Tomato - a rich source of lycopenes. Also high in beta cartoene and vitamin C
Beet - High in folic acid. contains iron, calcium, potassium.
Broccoli - High in beta carotene. High in calcium, iron, vitamin A super source of chromium.
Cabbage - Contains numerous antioxidants. High in calcium and potassium.
Carrot - A super source of beta carotene. High in vitamin A and C as well as pectin, fluorine and potassium.
Kale - A rich source of many antioxidants. High in calcium, iron, vitamin, A and C.
Parsley - High concentrations of antioxidants, including monoterpenes, phthalides, polyacetylenes. Rich source of folic acid, iron, and vitamins A and C.
Spinach - A super source ofantioxidants and rich in fiber. High in potassium, iron, calcium. and vitamin C.
Barley (no guten) - High in phosphorus, iron and vitamin B. Oats (no Guten) - High ion calcuim, iron, potassium and vitamins B1, B2, and B3.
