"Meizhonghong" Papaya

Last updated 2026-11-13 — The "Meizhonghong" papaya is an excellent small-fruited variety developed through crossbreeding a foreign small-fruited cultivar with a local medium-fruited one, specifically tailored to meet market demand for fresh consumption. This variety grows to a plant height of 153–156 cm, with a stem diameter of 29–32 cm and 70–74 leaves. The harvest period begins in late September to early October, classifying it as a mid-season variety. The fruit is spindle-shaped or obovoid, with an average annual yield of 22–25 fruits per plant and an average single fruit weight of 0.5–0.7 kg. The flesh is red, tender, smooth, and sweet, with a soluble solids content of 13%, indicating superior quality. The yield per mu is about 2,000 kg. Currently, the planting area in Wanqingsha Town covers 300 mu, with an annual market supply of 300 tons. The product is primarily sold to high-end hotels and supermarkets in Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China.