Kapoho Solo 

~Diamondhead~

(developed at Univ. of Hawaii) 

Carica papaya    

This Hawaiian 'Diamondhead', a little larger type Solo than the Sunset cultivar.

this Papaya is golden yellow in color, sweet with a mild flavor. Diamondhead is yellow inside but mildly  flavored. 

The fruit pulp is pinkish yellow in color.

   Kapoho Solo, a special type 'Solo Papaya'

You are bidding on  * fresh seeds collected and grown in Hawaii.

Pear shaped, with a small  neck at the stem end.

The fruit is sweet and very delicious.

Fruits are produced at about five or six months from planting  when the plants are still small.

Developed at the University of Hawaii for Tropical Plant Research, these cultivars are considered the  best available anywhere.

'Fruit of Angels'

   Papaya plants produce flowers that are either male, female or  hermaphrodite. Male plants do not produce fruit. Female plants must  be pollinated by either male or hermaphrodite flowers to produce  fruit. Hermaphrodites are self fruiting and the most desirable kind.  The Hawaiian Solo papaya produce seedlings that are either female or  hermaphrodite but no males. 30% will be female and 60% will be  hermaphrodite so you are always assured that you have a plant that  can produce fruit.

This is a very easy plant to grow whether in the ground in frost  free areas or pot grown in cold winter climates. The taste of tree  ripened papaya is so much better than what you find in the grocery  store.

  

      Tropical papaya is a fruit that used to be  relatively unknown outside of the tropics, but today you can find it just  about any supermarket. Papaya fruit is loaded with nutrients so there is much  to be gained if this fruit strikes your fancy. One serving has high fiber  and potassium, iron, calcium, plus the daily requirement of vitamin A and  three days worth of vitamin C. Papaya contains antioxidants which can  protect from certain types of cancer, such as colon cancer, and is known to  help with digestive problems.

      Strawberry Red Papaya is eaten just like a melon. Shaped somewhat like a pear,  Strawberry Red Papaya is very sweet but does not have a  high sugar content. Green papayas contain the most papain, which is an  enzyme that is used to tenderize meat and help with inflammation in the  human body.

        Strawberry Red Papaya is red inside with bright yellow to green mottled skin. When  ripe, the outside skin will be more of a golden color and the flesh inside  will be deep strawberry red. Other types of papayas turn pink or orange  inside when they are ripe. Christopher Columbus called  papayas the “fruit of angels”. The most common type of papaya found in U.S. supermarkets is a variety known  as “Solo.” Its dark red flesh is very sweet. The 'Solo' papaya was named because  just one is considered to be just the right size for one person. The fruit is 8 to 12 inches long and weighs 1-2 pounds.

      Some people say papaya tastes like an apricot sprinkled with ginger. The  fruit is used in all types of recipes--meat marinades, salads, and is often  added to other fruits in both smoothies and dried fruit and nut mixtures.  Red papaya adds nutrients to whatever dish you make with it. High fiber  helps to regulate and clean out your colon. All together it contains a whole  group of vitamins, including A, C, E, B-9 and K.

 In addition to vitamins, Papaya contains antioxidants, known as phytochemicals, which can protect the body from heart disease and certain  forms of cancer. These antioxidants protect the body from toxins known as  free radicals, which can attack cells. Papaya also contains a couple of  enzymes which are good at digesting protein. These are chymopapain and  papain. One of the benefits of these substances is that they can help reduce  inflammation for people who have arthritis, osteoarthritis, or asthma.

 

Height:  10-20 ft. (3-7 m)

Spacing: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Sun  Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Color: White/Near White

Bloom Time: Blooms all year Repeatedly

Foliage: Grown for foliage, Aromatic

Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies  and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant,

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements: 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last  frost

ATTENTION USA BIDDERS!

All live plants are Inspected By USDA Plant Inspectors before they are shipped to insure you get healthy pest free plants and seeds.

We ship via USPS Mondays-Wednesday with Delivery confirmation. All plant materials are required by LAW to inspected and certified by USDA prior to export Hawaii to the US Mainland. After Inspection, USDA stamps released for export Hawaii to the US Mainland. All items are delivered to USDA Inspection Station at  Honolulu International airport.

We can ship certified live plants to the US only. Only Domestic Shipping and Handling includes USDA Certification.

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS!

Please Note: 
The additional charge ($100US) for any Phytosanitary Certificate  is not included in this offer. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

We do ship Seeds Internationally worldwide.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Proper Permits and Documents are the Buyer's responsibility.

Please request any documents prior to shipping.

For foreign customers, please check your laws concerning permitting and customs,  additional shipping and handling costs may apply.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON LIVE PLANTS is available only under these conditions!

All international orders are shipped at the  BUYER'S RISK

 (shipped with or without documents) and no refunds or replacements are offered for Dead On Arrival, loss,  confiscation, Customs Seizure, unanticipated charges, etc.

All International shipments are at Buyer's Risk. Please spend no more more than you can lose!

We accept online payments only through PayPal, Cash payments are only acceptable for in-person pick-ups and cash-on-delivery  (COD). Cash payment can not be sent through the mail. Message me if you want to send cash.

   Please only one Paypal payment. SO THE COMBINED SHIPPING RULE WILL CAN BE USED. Late or Multiple PayPal payments are  NOT eligible for any discount.We will ship once a week - ON or BEFORE WEDNESDAYS, because of the special stamps needed to ship plants and cuttings  to you. This can only be done at the Dept. of Agriculture. If payments are not met before that MONDAY, your items will be shipped the following week and  NOT eligible for any combined discount. Non-paying bidders will be reported as an unpaid item to eBay.

As each order is packed and prepared separately you will pay the quoted S/H charges  individually per item. If you buy the same species in that item it does calculate out the discount (i.e.: additional items)

My stores' combined shipping is built in for same items rather than a varied selection. Domestic S/H includes  postage, USDA certification and inspection, proper packing and delivery to Airport for prompt delivery.

I can't really change any of these. If you want one of this and one of that, it is hard to discount much as each  different species requires it's own prep, packing, then at USDA each has to be unwrapped and inspected then repacked. USDA requires us to clean and  prepare every last piece before we drive them to the Inspection Station on the other side of the island.

This requirement takes my wife and I, 2-3 days to pack items and get ready to ship. The whole next day we drive  around the island and get inspected (2-3 hours), then drive to the Airport Post Office to drop off. It takes the same work with the same type item if  you can understand.

Before you purchase

LIVE PLANTS ARE PERISHABLE.

There is the risk when you grow plants that they may die. LIVE PLANTS are PERISHABLE, guaranteed not to live forever.

US orders ONLY are GUARANTEED LIVE ARRIVAL. All International orders are shipped at the BUYER's RISK!

When you order a plant we assume you are prepared to care for it. It is your responsibility to know how to care  for the plant. Do some research before they arrive or seek experienced help.

 Small plants need protection from many things, wind, sun, dry-out. They do well just in the garage or living  room. They need good light but not sunlight (full sun will burn small plants). Small pots dry-out easily. Just sitting in a shallow tray of water works well. The idea is to keep the plants from dehydrating.

Be careful if you decide to re-pot.  Re-potting voids any warranty. Plants are easily damaged with new/different mix. Use NO fertilizers (this may kill your plants).  Proper care is critical upon arrival. Live Plants are NOT GUARANTEED  to survive under your care. DO NOT expect any live plant to be GUARANTEED to remain alive. Plants are NOT GUARANTEED TO SURVIVE after you begin Care! Live arrival  is guaranteed, eternal survival is up to you.

NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE RE-POTTED THE PLANT.

 IF YOU are NOT able to provide PROPER CARE, PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT plant to be GUARANTEED after it perishes.

 After you Receive your Items.

BROWN THUMB WARNING:

Please Do NOT email me after a week after receiving and repotting your plant, and make a claim it arrived  damaged. All photo support must be as arrived in original condition  when received (in the box and packed as delivered).

If you repot your plant after delivery, all warranties are voided and no replacement is offered.  

You should use good gardening skills and repot if desired but at buyer's risk and expense.

If repotted, you are responsible for the condition of the plant. NO REPLACEMENT or REFUND WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE RE-POTTED THE PLANT.

Not every plant that I grow survives, and I am aware of that and accept the risk when I order. This is the risk that  you as the buyer accept, because there is no way to know what kind of conditions it will endure in the trip to your door. My responsibility ends when a live  plant is delivered to your door.

You are agreeing to these terms when you make this purchase from this listing.

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 You must return an item in the same condition as it was received, not used or altered in any way.

 From delivery confirmation, you have only 48 hours from delivery confirmation to make any  'Arrived Damaged' claim. 

  All claims need to be supported with Photos of the damaged plant(s) as packed/unpacked, the box if damaged, the packing materials and any documents.

You must also include, in the same condition as it was received:
All original packaging such as boxes, bags, tags, and UPCs
Accessories such as cords and remote controls
Certificates, manuals, warranty, and rebate cards 
"Free gifts" or bonus items
All items included in a bundle
For details on the seller's return policy (including how long you have to return an item, who pays for return  shipping, and restocking fees), check the Return policy section of this listing.

Make sure you follow these guidelines. If you don't, you may be subject to a range of actions, including limits  of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account. 

I am very reasonable and understanding, anything can happen to small plants in transit, for this reason are not insurable.

The expense to send it to you is most of your payment. To send any replacements, I try to piggy back with your next order.

Replacement is not an option for CUSTOMS SEIZURE.

ALL OF MY ITEMS ARE SHIPPED USDA CERTIFIED WITHIN THE U.S. - 
USDA and USPS fees  are included in the actual cost of shipping and Handling.

Please do not leave a 1 or 2 in my detailed seller ratings for postage fees or any  reason really because I will block you from any further purchases.
  
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I ship items the best and least expensive option. These are coming from Hawaii.  The only thing inexpensive here in Hawaii are my items!! I do ship all my items promptly via best method. If you feel  like the combined shipping fee is wrong, please wait to be invoiced and check back with me! I value your business and  will work diligently to keep you satisfied. I am very generous and reasonable with reasonable people, just ask.

If you are dissatisfied with the item for any reason, please contact me before leaving a negative or neutral comment.

I want you to be satisfied!

Mahalo iâ `oe no ke kipa `ana mai. E kipa mai hou!

Mahalo  &  Aloha ! !