Papaya – Carica Papaya
- Agro-climatic zones / Districts
- Dry and Intermediate zones.
- Kurunegala, kalutara, Rathnapura, Galle, Gampaha, Hambanthota
- Plantations – Medium and large scale orchards.
- Confined to Tropical
- Crop availability
- Mostly throughout the year.
- Medicinal Values
Ripe fruit facilitates digestion and relieves constipation. It is also useful in treating haemorrhoids, skin diseases, hepatic disorders and upper respiratory tract diseases.
