Papayuelo (forum)

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I wondered if anyone knows where one can get seeds, seedlings or plants of the "Papayuelo" (Carica goudotiana)

A papaya relative native to the Andes mountains. The 6-8" yellow-orange fruits have a nice flavor resembling an apple. I used to get them In Colombia and they are yummy peeled cut into slices, then simmered in water and sugar served cold (stewed fruit) I'd like to try growing a couple here in Kingaroy Qld.


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Time: 14th December 2008 6:24pm

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Kath says...
http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/fruit%20pages/pawpaw.htm
Daley's sell, them, if you request the email you will be notified when there are some available to buy.

Time: 16th December 2008 12:38pm

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Ju says...
Thanks Kath for the info.. I will be notified by Daley's when they have some available.
Judy frm. Kingaroy

Time: 18th December 2008 8:02pm

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Kath says...
This is my first crop of papayuelo. I have two female trees, one produces smooth yellow tear drop shaped fruits and the other has larger, more angular fruits with an orange blush. They taste a little like white sapote, with a hint of pawpaw, banana tropicana. I suspect pawpaw lovers may be disappointed due to the small size of the fruit.
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Time: 18th December 2008 8:02pm

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juanita says...
I wonder if it'll thrive successfully here in melb cool weather?

Time: 20th December 2008 11:34pm

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Ellen says...
Hi Kath

Your papayuelo plants, how tall do these plants get ?

And the size of the fruit, are they as small as a regular mango's size at least ? or a lot smaller ?

Time: 3rd April 2009 10:51am

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alokin says...
I don't know how they taste like, but is papayuelo worthwhile growing when you live in an area where papaya can be grown?
And do they stand Brisbane climate?
This would be a nice addition as I guess that it can be crammed in any corner like papaya.

Time: 3rd April 2009 6:17pm

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Ellen says...
is the flowering the same as pawpaws/papayas ?


I just got one from Daleys, it's only knee high but it's already have flowers on them ?

Time: 10th April 2009 7:17am

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phil@tyalgum says...
I have fresh seed of this plant if anyone wants to give them a try.
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Time: 10th July 2015 3:08pm

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Mike says...
Phil..... Fruit looks good.... I'll give them a go.... Please e/mail me at mike.rule@firstfolio.com.au Thanks Mike

Time: 10th July 2015 4:50pm

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Troy says...
Hi Phil, id like to try some too, my email is troy.bailey@masg.com.au

Time: 11th July 2015 5:34pm

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Al says...
Hi there Phil,

Thanks for your kind offer. I'd like to give them a go as well.
Am just down the road from you near Mullumbimby so they will be locally adapted...
My email is fishriddle at hotmail dot com


Many thanks,
Al


Time: 11th July 2015 7:08pm

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phil@tyalgum says...
Healthy young crop of papayuelo seedlings. No sign of germination until I added some bottom heat, then a massive emergence within a few days. Inedible when first picked, they soften to the most intense Granny Smith apple flavour over the next few days, just wish there was more flesh on them.
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Time: 17th October 2015 5:50pm

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Kazino says...
Someone was really kind and sent me some papayuelo seeds last year. I followed instructions but none of them sprouted. I'm just wondering if anyone has any tips on sprouting the seeds - I usually don't have any problems with normal pawpaw seeds but these maybe different. Just wondering if anyone has any seeds available - I'd like to give it another try this season if I can!

Many thanks
Kaz

Time: 5th December 2017 8:11pm

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phil@tyalgum says...
I have a number this season, would you like to try again? I also have small seedlings, maybe they weill transplant ok.

Time: 6th December 2017 12:28pm

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Kazino says...
Thanks Phil that would be wonderful! If you would like me to reimburse you for postage or for the seeds/plants just let me know - I really appreciate it thank you!!! Kaz

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Time: 7th December 2017 11:20am

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Kazino says...
Phil I just noticed that many people on Daley's forum are interested in milk kefir and culturing. If ever you're interested in any cultures I have many rare and unique ones. I can give you a list if you email me. I would love to be able to repay the favor for the seeds/plants.

Time: 7th December 2017 8:44pm

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Kazino says...
Hi Phil, thankyou so much for the papyuelo seeds! I had a look this morning and I'm pretty sure they are sprouting - very excited - thankyou! Kaz

Time: 8th January 2018 11:25am

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JLE-10 says...
Hello Phil, It's been a while since your posts... wondering if you are still growing Papayuelo and, if so, do you have seeds available?
Email me: jlegdorf@hotmail.com

Time: 21st March 2020 11:49am

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