MELON FRUIT

Papaya fruit, originating from Mexico, first grows in the tropical regions of America and Mexico. Carica is the fruit of the papaya plant and a member of the genus Carica. Today, most of them are grown in tropical climatic regions and have started to become widespread.

In Turkey, on the other hand, it was cultivated in the Datça district of Muğla, which is the most suitable region for the tropical climate. It can be consumed as fruit and vegetable. The fact that the bark is yellow and the inside is orange has also made it known as a melon tree.

Papaya is a fast-growing and fruitful plant. You can get the fruit in about 3 years after planting. Temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius are ideal for papaya fruit, and it grows especially in humid environments.

Care should be taken to ensure that the soil to be planted receives plenty of sun, is warm, has humus and plenty of water. Individual growers can grow papaya fruit in their home gardens or in pots. The ones grown in pots bear fruit even if they are a little stunted.

1 piece of papaya fruit is approximately 150 grams and 65 calories. However, it can also be consumed piecemeal. In 100 grams; It contains 42 calories, 0.3 grams of fat, 8 milligrams of sodium, 182 milligrams of potassium, 11 grams of carbohydrates, 0.5 grams of protein and 8 grams of sugar.

Also; It contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B 12 and vitamin B 6 and elements such as calcium, iron, magnesium. Its components reveal that papaya is a rich fruit. Along with these vitamins and minerals, papaya fruit carries an energy that is very good for health.