Why invest in “Sinta” papaya production?
All over the world, fruits are being recognized as a healthful part of the human diet. This trend makes papaya more popular than ever. Consumers value the substantial amount of beta-carotene, Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber, and other minerals in fresh papaya fruits.
The development of “Sinta” papaya is reviving the industry that was devastated by the ringspot disease caused by papaya ringspot virus (PRSV). Sinta is the first Philippine-bred hybrid papaya which is moderately tolerant to PRSV.
Sinta produces more quality fruits that the ordinary papaya strains. It is early maturing thus growers can harvest fruits from 8 to 9 months after transplanting. It is a semi-dwarf making it easier to harvest the 1750 fruits it produces per tree even if infected with the PRSV. The other papaya strains normally yield only five firm fresh and weighs 1.2-2.0 kg/piece, making it easy to transport and sell.
What do I need to prepare to go into Sinta papaya productions?
The following are recommended production management.
Land preparation. Cultivate the soil and make sure that clumps are broken up.
Sowing. Soak seeds in clean water for 2-3 days. Change the water daily. Prepare the growing medium by mixing one part coir dust and one part rice hull. Place the medium in a polybag and sow one seed/bag. Water daily but do not oversoak.
Transplanting. Transplant on seedling per hill after 4 weeks from germination or when seedlings are about 20 cm high. Plant the seedlings 2 m apart within rows and the rows should be 3-3.5 m apart. It is best to plant on the onset of the dry season.
Irrigation. Water the newly transplanted seedlings daily until they are well established in the field. After which, water the plant at least twice a week to sustain flowering and fruiting. During the rainy season, hill up the soil around the base of the plant to improve drainage.
Fertilizer application. The following is the general fertilizer recommendation for papaya.
| Time | Amount/Tree (volume) |
Type of Fertilizer |
| At planting | 50g (1/2 handful) | Ammonium sulfate |
| 1st month | 50g (1/2 handful) | Ammonium sulfate |
| 2nd month | 100g (1 handful) | Complete |
| 4th month | 100g (1 handful) 20-40g (1-2 tsp) |
Complete Borax |
| 6th month | 100g (1 handful) | Complete |
| Every 2 months | 100g (1 handful) | Complete |
Weeding. Remove weeds around the plant. During the dry season, apply mulch around the base of the plant. A mulch is a protective covering usually of leaves or straw placed around the plants to prevent loss of moisture and growth of weeds.
Harvesting. Do not allow fruits to ripen on the plant. Promptly harvest the fruits that are yellow near the tip. This will prevent fruitly damage. To harvest, twist the fruit until the stalk snaps or cut the stalk with a sharp knife.
How much do I earn from producing Sinta papaya? (2007 pricing)
The main source of income from this venture is the sale of fresh fruits.
Yield kg/hectare - 19,859 (approx.)
- Farmgate price/kg - P7.00
- Wholesale price/kg - 15.00
Gross Return/Hectare
- Farmgate price/kg - P139,013
- Wholesale price/kg - P297,885
Production Cost/Ha
Total production cost - P 39,418
Marketing cost - P 48,973
Total cost - P 88,391
Net income
- Farmgate price/kg - P99,585
- Wholesale price/kg - P209,494
For more information, contact:
D. Patricio S. Faylon - Executive Director
PCARRD, Los Banos, Laguna
Tel: (049) 536-0015 to 20
Fax: (049) 536-0016
Email: pcarrd@pcarrd.dost.gov.ph
Web: www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph
photo from wegmans.com
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
Dear Sir/Madam
Itatanong kolang po kung saan maaaring makabili
ng sinta Papaya seeds,
maaari po bang pakibigay nyo sa amin ang pangalan;address;Tel# sa loob ng luzon or Bicol region upang makabili kami ng sinta papaya.
Salamat po sainyo
December 20th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
@daniel, tawag ka lang sa PCCARD-Los Banos.
December 21st, 2007 at 7:21 am
Dan,
East-west seed company is selling this commercially. The one who developed the seed (a former IPB-UPLB staff) has given EWSC the rights. You can buy this at any East-west distributor in your area. I think in most cities and major municipalities nationwide “Pacifica” stores sell Sinta seeds.
January 5th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Mam, i check from east-west, masyado malalayo yung nagtitinda ng sinta papaya seeds, meron po ba dito sa metro manila? thanks
January 14th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Hello sir/madam:
I am located in India, would like to know from where I can get seeds in India, also please provide the details of “complete” fertilizer (ingredients).
Thank you
B M Shashi Kiran
January 15th, 2008 at 9:23 am
@shashi, namaste! sorry i don’t know any seeds supplier in India, however, you can email pcarrd@pcarrd.dost.gov.ph and ask them how the seeds can be shipped to India.
January 15th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Pwede po ba itanim ang second generation ng Hybrid Sinta Papaya? Lalaki po ba ang bunga gaya ng una? Masyado po kasing mahal ang seeds nito.
January 17th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
To Rey.
You can no longer attain max potential of the tree if planted the next generation sayang ang time and effort. Seedling cost on P20 pesos each lang namn in east west co.
January 25th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Iam a pomologist and an orchard developer in Negros Occidental, Philippines. I is very hard right now to get hold of papaya seeds especially hybrid sinta. Is there anyone who knew were can we buy some seeds for propagation at a reasonable price?
January 25th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
@agapito, please call dept. of agriculture at 837-20-71 to 82
January 28th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Dear Sir/Madam
Itatanong kolang po kung saan maaaring makabili
ng sinta Papaya seeds,
maaari po bang pakibigay nyo sa amin ang pangalan;address;Tel# sa loob ng Bicol region upang makabili kami ng sinta papaya.Maganda kc po itong i-programa sa brgy. salamat po
February 5th, 2008 at 11:09 am
kakabilil ko lang ng seeds sa CVC supermarket medyo mahal nga lang…at Valenzuela
March 23rd, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Dear sir/madam, i would like to invest into papaya plantation business,unfortuately i dont have any idea where to get a certified seeds in order for me to start.i hope you can help me with this matters thank you and god bless.Mr. Biliran from iloilo city.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Dear Mr. Shashi Kiran Iam working for East west seeds in India, Please call me to my mobile No. 09845445344 or mail me to udaya.p@eastwestseed.com for Sinta seeds availability in India. We have exclusive distributors around India & seeds will be made available to you at near to your Place.