Green Culture Papaya Plantation Taiwan 786 Red Lady Preparing Land for Taiwan Papaya Plantation: A well-drained upland is selected for cultivation. In open and high lying areas plants are exposed to strong winds or storm. Therefore, for the proper establishment of papaya plantation, suitable windbreak should be planted at the orchard boundary. High-Density Planting of Papaya: Closer spacing of 1.2 x 1.2 m. for cv. Taiwan 786 is adapted for high-density planting, accommodating 6,400 plants/ha. Planting Method: The seedlings are planted in pits of 60x60x60 cm. size. In the summer months, the pits are dug about a fortnight before planting. The pits are filled with topsoil along with 20 kg. of farmyard manure., 1 kg. neem cake and 1 kg. bone meal. Tall and vigorous varie...