The Amira papaya variety, developed by CapGen Seeds, has established itself as one of the most attractive options for producers in the Canary Islands, especially in Gran Canaria. Its success lies in its excellent adaptation to the archipelago’s winter climate conditions and its balance between productivity, fruit quality and disease resistance.

Although it has been in cultivation for several seasons, in the last year Amira has aroused growing interest among farmers and technicians, who highlight its regular production, leaf resistance and uniformity in size. These qualities make it a strategic papaya variety for the autumn and winter cycles in the Canary Islands.

Agronomic advantages of Amira papaya

One of the aspects most valued by farmers is its medium size, which facilitates staking, handling and harvesting. Added to this is its moderate resistance to powdery mildew, one of the most common diseases during the cold and humid months.

Thanks to these characteristics, Amira guarantees continuous, high-quality production in winter, even in low light conditions, offering security and stability to Canarian producers.

Other highlights of the variety are:

*Regular fruit set and uniformity of fruit.

*Balanced vegetative development, without excessive vigour.

*High adaptability to different management conditions.

The Amira papaya produces oval-elongated fruit with excellent uniformity in shape, colour and size. Its average weight is between 1,100 and 1,300 grams, a size that is highly valued both in the regional Canarian market and in the national market, where there is growing demand for medium-large papayas for fresh consumption.

Local research and development in the Canary Islands

CapGen Seeds has an experimental station in Gran Canaria dedicated to the development and adaptation of tropical genetic material such as Amira to the specific conditions of the archipelago. This investment in local research ensures farmers reliable, profitable varieties that are adapted to the Canary Islands climate.

Although Amira is not new to the market, its consolidation demonstrates its technical and commercial reliability. Its combination of resistance, manageability and commercial quality make it a strategic option for diversifying the papaya supply in winter.

In addition to its work in the Canary Islands, CapGen Seeds is expanding its trials in Mediterranean areas such as Sicily and Almería, where the Caballero variety is emerging as the best option for these environments.

With Amira in the Canary Islands and new lines in the Mediterranean, the company is reinforcing its commitment to innovation in tropical genetics, providing specific and differentiated solutions for each market, and consolidating its position as an international benchmark in the development of high-yield papaya varieties.