Mexican papayas, botanically classified as Carica papaya, are large, fragrant fruits native to tropical regions of Central America and Southern Mexico, belonging to the Caricaceae family. Papayas grow directly from the base of a large herb, just below the leaves, which is often incorrectly labeled as a tree. As with most fruit seeds, germination takes a while (up to a month or more). There are several ways to go about germinating the Papaya seeds, I recommend directly sowing them into the soil. If you are worried about germination rates try putting your seeds in a warm cup of water for a day. The seeds are edible, containing a peppery, slightly bitter flavor, and have a crunchy, slippery texture as they are covered in a gelatinous coating. Mexican papayas have a mild, sweet, Plant your subtropical beauty where it can bask in the sun. These will survive temperatures down to 35degrees. Provide it with protection from the wind. Thrive in moist soil that is well-drained.