Papaya - an undervalued fruit…
Papaya is another one of those plants that seems to grow everywhere and be taken for granted…
Papaya is considered a tree with a palm-like trunk that grows up to 8 metres. The fruit is rich in fibre, vitamins C and A, antioxidants, carotenoids. It is used in traditional medicine (for example a leaf concoction to treat dengue).
It is native to Central and South America, but has been in the Philippines as long as anyone can remember. It probably - like many other fruits - arrived here with the Spaniards.
The fruit comes in many different shapes, sizes, colors and flavor variations. It is our all-time favourite fruit.
Papaya is very easy to propagate and grow from fresh seeds. And you can eat the seeds as well. They are bitter but considered healthy and good for digestion.
