Choose a ripe papaya
Remove the seeds from the fruit
Rinse the seeds to remove pulp
Dry the seeds for 1 to 2 days
Fill a pot with well-draining potting mix
Sow seeds about 1/2 inch deep
Keep the soil warm and moist
Place the pot in bright sunlight
Wait for germination in 2 to 6 weeks
Thin to the strongest seedlings
Transplant seedlings when they are a few inches tall
Use a sunny, sheltered location
Water regularly without waterlogging
Fertilize lightly during active growth
Protect plants from frost and cold temperatures