Hermaphrodite papaya produces flowers with a stamen and pistil, the male and female organs in single flower. They have capacity to produce fruits without pollination. They may behave as male trees or female trees during hot weather
Types of Papaya Plants
The types are based on the flowers arranged and can only be differentiated after the plants have flowered.
The male (staminate) – this has male parts and doesn’t produce fruits. Flowers are produced in large numbers in long dropping branches.
The female (pistillate) – has female parts only. Flowers are large, situated singly or in clusters near the tree trunk and close to the base of leaf stalk. It is pollinated through cross pollination and produces fruits that are sweetest in all the varieties.
The hermaphrodite- contains both male and female parts on the same plant thus capable of self-pollination.
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Citrus prefer an open place where they receive at least 4 hours of full sunlight in a day during the growing season. A tree spacing of around 5m by 5m is preferable for proper aeration and sunlight penetration.
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Citrus can be grown in a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. Ideal temperatures range from 20 -35°C. In areas that experience high temperatures, there is risk of flowers dropping prematurely.
Avocados are highly adapted to different rainfall conditions, however, a well distributed annual rainfall of up to 1600 mm is optimal for good production. Climatic conditions with alternating dry and rainy seasons are best for avocados.
Irrigation is essential where rainfall is not adequate.
Too much rain during flowering causes flower abortion resulting in significant reduction in production. Fungal diseases are also problematic in very wet weather.
Lisbon lemon fruits grow on both dwarf and tall-stature evergreen trees. Once you cut it open, it's flesh is very juicy and acidic with few to no seeds at all. It is also yellow-pale in color.