Red Lady is an extremely popular F1 hybrid papaya widely grown around the world for its dependable performance and high yields. Bred by Known-You Seed of Taiwan, it produces medium to large elongated fruit averaging around three to four pounds with thick, sweet red-orange flesh. Red Lady is especially valued for its tolerance to papaya ringspot virus, a major disease of papaya, which makes it more reliable where the virus is present. Most plants are self-pollinating hermaphrodites that bear at a low height, easing harvest. The flavor is sweet and the fruit ships well. As a vigorous, virus-tolerant, heavy-yielding hybrid, Red Lady is a leading choice for home and commercial permaculture orchards in warm climates.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, richly colored red-orange flesh with reliable dessert quality.
Visual Characteristics
Medium to large elongated fruit of 3 to 4 pounds with thick red-orange flesh, borne low on the plant.
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun; largely self-pollinating and quick-bearing, with useful tolerance to ringspot virus.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Notable tolerance to papaya ringspot virus, improving reliability where the virus is common.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.