Yes it grows here in Colombia, although the internet is telling me it is native to central america, you can grow it in sub tropical and tropical regions world wide!

Soon I hope to write about papaya's cousin, the high mountain papayuela!

I did smash a narrow hole through the concrete with a hammer drill, thinking that the tree roots could do the rest if they needed to.

Thank you for thinking of such a wonderful contest! I have enjoyed all of the past entries so far, especially sneaky squash in the city!