Papaya Crop Nutrition | Fertilizers, Micronutrients & Biostimulants for Papaya Crop

Provide your papaya crop with complete nutrition throughout the crop cycle. Browse fertilizers, micronutrients, and biostimulants recommended for root development, vegetative growth, flowering, fruit setting, fruit development, fruit quality improvement, and yield enhancement to support healthy plants, improved fruit retention, better fruit size, enhanced sweetness, improved colour, and maximum yield.

This collection helps papaya growers easily select products based on crop growth stage, crop requirement, or nutrient deficiency symptoms.

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Crop Duration

Average Crop Duration: 10-18 Months

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Products Available in This Collection

Water Soluble Fertilizers

• 12-61-00 (MAP)

• 19-19-19

• 13-40-13

• 00-52-34 (MKP)

• Calcium Nitrate

• Potassium Nitrate (13-00-45)

• 00-00-50 (SOP)

Micronutrients

• Zinc EDTA 12%

• Iron EDTA 12%

• Boron 20%

• Calcium EDTA 12%

• Magnesium EDTA

• Manganese EDTA

• Copper EDTA

• Chelated Micronutrient Mix

Specialty Nutrition Products

• Calcium Boron

• Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA

• Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO₄)

Biostimulants

• Amino Acid 80%

• Seaweed Extract

• Humic Acid

• Fulvic Acid 80%

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Papaya Crop Nutrition Schedule

Crop Stage	Crop Age	Recommended Products
🌱 Establishment & Root Development	0-45 Days	12-61-00, Humic Acid, Fulvic Acid 80%, Seaweed Extract
🌿 Vegetative Growth	45-120 Days	19-19-19, Zinc EDTA 12%, Amino Acid, Fulvic Acid 80%
🌼 Flower Initiation	90-150 Days	13-40-13, Boron 20%, Calcium Boron, Seaweed Extract
🍈 Fruit Set & Retention	120-180 Days	00-52-34, Calcium Boron, Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA
📈 Fruit Development	180-270 Days	Potassium Nitrate, Calcium EDTA 12%, Magnesium EDTA
🟠 Fruit Size, Colour & Sweetness Development	240-330 Days	00-00-50, Potassium Nitrate, Fulvic Acid 80%
🚜 Continuous Harvesting & Yield Enhancement	300 Days Onwards	SOP, Potassium Nitrate, Micronutrient Mix, Amino Acid

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Stage-Wise Nutrition Guide

🌱 Establishment & Root Development (0-45 Days)

Objective

• Strong root development

• Better plant establishment

• Enhanced nutrient uptake

Recommended Products

• 12-61-00

• Humic Acid

• Fulvic Acid 80%

• Seaweed Extract

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• 12-61-00: 5 g/L

• Humic Acid: 1-2 g/L

• Fulvic Acid 80%: 0.5-1 g/L

• Seaweed Extract: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• 12-61-00: 1-2 kg/acre

• Humic Acid: 500 g/acre

• Fulvic Acid 80%: 250-500 g/acre

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🌿 Vegetative Growth (45-120 Days)

Objective

• Vigorous plant growth

• Strong stem development

• Larger leaf area

Recommended Products

• 19-19-19

• Zinc EDTA 12%

• Amino Acid 80%

• Fulvic Acid 80%

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• 19-19-19: 5 g/L

• Zinc EDTA: 0.5-1 g/L

• Amino Acid: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• 19-19-19: 2-3 kg/acre

• Zinc EDTA: 250-500 g/acre

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🌼 Flower Initiation (90-150 Days)

Objective

• Increased flowering

• Better flower retention

• Reduced flower drop

Recommended Products

• 13-40-13

• Boron 20%

• Calcium Boron

• Seaweed Extract

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• 13-40-13: 5 g/L

• Boron 20%: 1 g/L

• Calcium Boron: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• 13-40-13: 2-3 kg/acre

• Boron Products: 250-500 g/acre

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🍈 Fruit Set & Retention (120-180 Days)

Objective

• Better fruit setting

• Reduced flower drop

• Reduced fruit drop

Recommended Products

• 00-52-34

• Calcium Boron

• Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA

• Amino Acid

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• MKP: 5 g/L

• Calcium Boron: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• MKP: 2-3 kg/acre

• Specialty Products: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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📈 Fruit Development (180-270 Days)

Objective

• Bigger fruits

• Increased fruit weight

• Better fruit firmness

Recommended Products

• Potassium Nitrate

• Calcium EDTA 12%

• Magnesium EDTA

• Fulvic Acid 80%

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• Potassium Nitrate: 5 g/L

• Calcium EDTA: 1-2 g/L

• Magnesium EDTA: 1 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• Potassium Nitrate: 3-5 kg/acre

• Calcium EDTA: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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🟠 Fruit Size, Colour & Sweetness Development (240-330 Days)

Objective

• Better fruit colour

• Increased sweetness

• Improved fruit quality

Recommended Products

• 00-00-50

• Potassium Nitrate

• Fulvic Acid 80%

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• SOP: 5 g/L

• Fulvic Acid 80%: 0.5-1 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• SOP: 3-5 kg/acre

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🚜 Continuous Harvesting & Yield Enhancement (300 Days Onwards)

Objective

• More harvests

• Better fruit quality

• Higher yield

Recommended Products

• SOP

• Potassium Nitrate

• Micronutrient Mix

• Amino Acid

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• SOP: 5 g/L

• Micronutrient Mix: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• SOP: 3-5 kg/acre

• Micronutrient Mix: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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Nutrient Deficiency Solutions

Deficiency	Symptoms	Recommended Product
Zinc Deficiency	Small leaves, stunted growth	Zinc EDTA 12%
Iron Deficiency	Yellow young leaves	Iron EDTA 12%
Boron Deficiency	Flower drop, poor fruit set	Boron 20%, Calcium Boron
Calcium Deficiency	Soft fruits, poor shelf life	Calcium EDTA 12%, Calcium Boron
Magnesium Deficiency	Yellow older leaves	Magnesium EDTA, MgSO₄
Multiple Deficiencies	Weak plants, poor yield	Chelated Micronutrient Mix

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Problem-Based Solutions

Crop Problem	Recommended Products
Poor Root Development	12-61-00 + Humic Acid + Fulvic Acid 80%
Weak Plant Growth	19-19-19 + Amino Acid + Seaweed Extract
Flower Drop	Boron 20% + Calcium Boron
Poor Fruit Set	MKP + Calcium Boron
Fruit Drop	Calcium Boron + Calcium EDTA 12%
Small Fruits	Potassium Nitrate + SOP
Poor Fruit Colour	SOP + Fulvic Acid 80%
Low Sweetness	SOP + Potassium Nitrate
Soft Fruits	Calcium EDTA 12%
Low Yield	SOP + Potassium Nitrate + Micronutrient Mix
Yellow Leaves	Iron EDTA or Magnesium EDTA

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Quick Dosage Guide

For 15 Litre Knapsack Sprayer

Product	Quantity
Water Soluble Fertilizers	75 g
Micronutrients	8-15 g
Calcium Products	15-30 g
Fulvic Acid 80%	8-15 g
Amino Acid 80%	15-30 g
Seaweed Extract	15-30 g
Humic Acid	15-30 g

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Benefits

✓ Strong Root Development

✓ Vigorous Plant Growth

✓ Increased Flowering

✓ Better Fruit Set

✓ Reduced Flower & Fruit Drop

✓ Improved Fruit Size and Weight

✓ Better Fruit Colour

✓ Improved Fruit Sweetness

✓ Better Fruit Firmness

✓ Higher Marketable Yield

✓ Continuous Harvesting

✓ Suitable for Foliar Spray and Drip Fertigation

Suitable For

Red Lady Papaya • Taiwan Papaya • Solo Papaya • Pusa Nanha • CO Series Papaya • Drip Irrigated Papaya • Commercial Papaya Farming