Babaco Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Babaco is a subtropical fruiting plant related to papaya, known for its elongated, ridged fruits with yellow flesh and a mild, aromatic flavor. It grows best in warm conditions, full sun to partial shade, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture.

Features

• Subtropical fruiting plant
• Produces elongated, ridged fruits
• Attractive tropical foliage
• Suitable for warm-climate gardens
• Can be grown in large containers
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Requires consistent moisture during growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vasconcellea × heilbornii
• Common Name (US): Babaco
• Seed Type / Variety: Babaco Fruit Plant Seeds
• Growth Habit: Evergreen perennial shrub or small tree
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 2–6 weeks in warm, consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 6–15 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 6–10 feet apart