Papaya

When we first saw our house in February 2012, we noticed several small papaya trees.  Even as small plants they were producing daily breakfast treats.

Now, a year and a half later, we have more than enough. In addition to the fruit, however, we have also learned more about the benefits of using the leaves as a rich nutritional supplement.  Just watch this informative video and see what we mean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipfrDSeBps0

When we began to build our ohana/apartment, we realized the project would place several of our papaya at risk, so we took some of the premium seeds for a new row of papaya in our small orchard.  This week we have the delight of sharing our papaya with Humboldt County friends who are visiting.