Time to Cut my Papaya Trees

oslooskar

Senior Member
Location
Thailand
Unfortunately, my two remaining papaya trees have grown so tall that I can no longer safely reach their fruit, even with a ladder. I’ve been advised to cut them back to between four and six feet above the ground, then cover the cut trunks with cans or old plastic milk bottles. This should encourage new shoots to sprout, and produce papayas that are within easy reach.

As for that bird that’s been feasting on my papayas, he’s certainly been enjoying himself, as you can see. I used to pick the fruit as soon as it showed a hint of orange and let it ripen indoors, safely away from my feathered friend.
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