Papaya breeds & varieties
9 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SCarica papaya
Origin: MX, US
Central Seed CavityClimactericFloral Sweet When RipePapain Latex
SMaradol
Origin: MX
Dense Cubing FleshLargeLarge FruitMexican Export
ASolo
Origin: US
CompactHawaiian ClassicHawaiian StyleOrange Flesh
ASunrise
Origin: US, BR
AromaticDessertHigh PerfumePremium Fresh
ARed Lady
Origin: TW, IN
Early BearingF1 HybridHybrid VigorMedium Elongated
ATainung
Origin: TW, BR, PH
Commercial HybridElongatedElongated FruitHigh Yield
AKapoho
Origin: US
Classic HawaiianHawaiian Solo LineHistoric PunaSoft Melting
AWaimanalo
Origin: US
FragrantHawaiian BreedingRich SweetnessSoft Peak
AHermaphrodite Solo
Origin: US
Bisexual FloweringCommercial Solo FormCommercial StandardPear Shaped