Choose ripe papaya fruit
Remove seeds from the fruit
Wash seeds to remove pulp
Dry seeds in shade for 1 to 2 days
Fill pots or seed trays with well-draining soil
Sow seeds about 1/2 inch deep
Cover lightly with soil
Water gently to keep soil moist
Place in warm, sunny location
Keep temperature consistently warm
Germination usually occurs in 2 to 4 weeks
Thin seedlings to the strongest ones
Transplant when seedlings have several true leaves
Handle roots carefully during transplanting