{"product_id":"mountain-pawpaw-in-15cm-pot","title":"Mountain Paw Paw (Papaya) in 15cm pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Paw Paw (Papaya)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVasconcellea pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA subtropical papaya relative that produces bright yellow, deeply segmented fruit about the size of a small apple. Fruit forms on new growth and can be eaten fresh or cooked like a vegetable—ripe fruit contains more vitamins and minerals. Each tree can yield up to 50–60 fruit per season, with harvest from late winter through early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain Paw Paw is semi hardy, fast-growing, and tolerates cooler conditions better than tropical papayas. Older trees can be rejuvenated by cutting back to 60 cm. Mulch well and plant two or more trees to ensure pollination and higher yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist during fruiting; mulch to retain soil moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderate humidity and protection from wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male and female flowers may appear on the same or separate plants, and can vary seasonally. Plant multiple trees to ensure pollination. Flowers are waxy greenish-white and form in leaf axils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in a 15 cm pot (similar to one in photo). Suitable for outdoor planting in mild climates or large containers in colder areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52090444480815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Mountain_Paw_Paw_Papaya_in_15cm_pot.png?v=1764979589","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/mountain-pawpaw-in-15cm-pot","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}