Papaya — 1Crop suitability

• Soil and climate

  Papaya is a tropical fruit that grows well where summer temperatures are 35–38°C, up to 1200 m altitude. Well-drained soils of uniform texture are preferred; with poor drainage, collar rot can occur.

  Pending expert review

  Source

  Crop Production Guide – Horticulture Crops 2020 (Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Papaya – Soil and climate, p. 33

  Region

  Tamil Nadu

  Last updated

  2026-11-04