Tropical · Charlotte, NC
🟠 Papaya
Fast tropical fruit. Dies at frost. Only for genuine frost-free yards or a greenhouse.
Suitability: 46/100 · Poor choice right now
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~20.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Moderate
Plant Mar–May · Harvest Sep–Nov
Expected harvest: 15–62 lb
Grocery equivalent: $25–$99
Estimated garden cost: $18–$38
Potential savings: $-13–$81/year