Papaya (papaw)
Crop management
Papaya (Pawpaw): cost and returns- Far north coastal region; dioecious hybrid varieties
This DPI&F Note contains information about the costs and returns of growing
papaya in the far north coastal region of Queensland. Specific information and advice can be obtained from the South Johnstone office of the DPI&F.
Introduction to fruits for the wet tropical north
The wet tropical coast of north-eastern Queensland is one of Australia's most important and diverse landscapes. The warm, frost free climate is the dominant driving force, with annual rainfall between 2000 and 4000 mm.
Growing papaya: common questions
This section contains the answers to the most commonly asked questions about growing papaya in Queensland.
Growing papaya: before you start
This is a checklist of the essential things you need to know before you start growing papaya. It will help you make the right decisions.
Hawk moth pollinators in papaya
Contrary to all previous opinions, a recent study of pollination in papaya indicated that the only significant method of pollination of papaya was by hawk moths.
To net or not to net
Orchard netting considerations
Papaya fruit fly eradication program
Winning the war against papaya fruit fly
Pests and diseases
- Papaya ringspot control
- False spider mites
- Yellow peach moth
- Queensland fruit fly
- Yellow peach moth in papaya
- Two spotted mite in papaya
- Queensland and cucumber fruit flies in papaya
- Oriental scale in papaya
- Fruit spotting bugs in papaya
- Fruit piercing moths
- Broad mite
- Emerging plant pests - Spiraling whitefly
- Broad mite of papaya
