Yes, female papaya plants can bear fruit, but it depends on the type of papaya plant.
Most papaya cultivars are dioecious, meaning they have separate male and female plants. Female papaya plants bear fruit, but they require pollination from a male papaya plant to produce fruit. The reference states that dioecious cultivars need both male and female plants to produce fruit. This pollination is essential for fruit development.
| Papaya Plant Type | Fruit Bearing | Pollination Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Female (Dioecious) | Yes | Requires male plant |
