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Grow your own delicious and nutritious pawpaw fruit with these easy-to-plant seeds! Also known as the American papaya, this unique tropical-like tree produces soft, custard-like fruit with a rich banana-mango flavor. Perfect for food forests, backyards, and edible landscapes.
š„ Edible Fruit Tree ā Produces exotic, sweet, banana-like fruit
š± Grow Your Own Food ā Fun project for gardeners of all levels
šæ Cold Hardy & Low Maintenance ā Native to North America
š Pollinator Friendly ā Attracts beneficial insects
š Planting Tips: Full sun to partial shade, moist well-drained soil
Start seeds in moist soil; keep warm and damp. Germination may take several weeks due to natural dormancy.
ā A long-term planting option for suitable garden climates
ā Adds edible or ornamental value to the landscape
ā Useful for gardeners growing beyond annual crops
ā Can be started from seed with patience and care
ā A rewarding project for experienced home growers
Start Pawpaw Tree seeds in a warm, well-drained seed starting mix and keep evenly moist. Germination commonly takes 60-120 days.
Transplant to a site with full sun, partial shade and about 15-20 ft. spacing once plants are established and local conditions are suitable.
Mature plants may reach about 15-25 ft. and can take about 5-8 years to fruit. Best suited to USDA zones 5A-9A.
Look fresh and viable. Now to get them to grow for me. Thanks.
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