KSU ATWOOD™
Product Description:
Pawpaw plants will ship in 5 ½ inch pots starting in late January and will be about 8-10 inches above the graft at time of shipment. Order early for best availability. Available only within the contiguous US.
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Key Features:
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| Plant Spacing | 12–15' |
| Plant height | 12–15' |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-8 |
| Bearing Age | 3-5 years |
| Ripening Time | Sept.– October |
| Pollinator Required | Yes |
Asimina triloba Pawpaw are wonderful raw, or in a vast array of recipes from sorbets to beer. The 3-6 inch long fruit has a flavor reminiscent of bananas. Exceptionally high in protein, the fruit are also rich in vitamins and minerals. These sturdy, slow growing trees are naturally disease and pest resistant.
Initial Instructions
Check the soil in the pot to see if it is dry. If the soil an inch or so below the surface feels cool and the pot is not too light, it should be ok. Otherwise, water well, allowing the pot to drain. Don’t allow the pot to sit in water for more than 15 minutes. If you are keeping the plant in the pot, allow the soil to go halfway dry between waterings. If the plant does not have any leaves, it is dormant and will not require water too often.
Planting
Select a site with well-drained soil and that receives at least ½ day sun, but full sun is best. The plant should be protected from wind and kept partially shaded for the first year or two. Dig a hole that’s twice the diameter of the pot and as deep as the pot is tall.
Remove the pot and loosen the roots. Spread the roots into the hole and re-fill the hole with soil, making sure the plant is the same depth as it was in the pot. Tamp the soil firmly and water deeply. The plant will appreciate a layer of mulch around its base. Be careful not to mound the mulch up against the trunk above the soil line.
Cultivation
Water regularly during the first growing season, but do not allow the soil to become soggy. Apply a well-balanced fertilizer during the late winter or early spring prior to the onset of new growth. Followmanufacturer’s application rates. A slow-release natural fertilizer works well. Prune during the winter months while the trees are dormant. It is not necessary to prune the plant at planting time unless any branches are damaged.
Pests & Diseases
Pawpaws are naturally pest and disease-resistant.
Hardiness
Pawpaws are hardy to -20ºF. USDA zones: 5-8.
Bloom Time
April
Harvest
September-October. Pick the fruit when it is soft—like an avocado or peach.
Yield
30+ pounds per plant.
