How to Grow Pawpaws
Obtain paw-paw seeds., Refrigerate the seeds., Fill 4-inch pots with compost or seed starter soil., Place in a sunny window or outside spot., Find a good spot to plant your sprouted pawpaws., Pollinate Paw Paws when they start to bloom., Care for...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain paw-paw seeds.
Seedlings should not be used since they do not transplant well.
Remember to obtain two separate sets of seeds for cross pollination. -
Step 2: Refrigerate the seeds.
This will help pull them out of their dormant state.
Specific directions for the particular variety of paw-paw you have purchased will come with the seeds. , Plant the seeds
1.5 inch (3.8 cm) deep into the soil.
Water thoroughly and cover the pot with a clear plastic bag. (Poke holes in the top for ventilation!) , Water daily for a month, until the seeds sprout. , They may not survive in full sunlight, so keep this in consideration. , Using a paintbrush or something soft, rub a flower of one paw-paw tree to collect pollen.
Then proceed to rub a flower of another tree. *Note:
You cannot take pollen from one tree and use it on the same tree! Each individual flower will only accept pollen from a flower from a genetically distinct individual tree. , It will take three years before you can start harvesting your fruits.
When they turn a brownish yellow, they are ready to be picked. -
Step 3: Fill 4-inch pots with compost or seed starter soil.
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Step 4: Place in a sunny window or outside spot.
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Step 5: Find a good spot to plant your sprouted pawpaws.
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Step 6: Pollinate Paw Paws when they start to bloom.
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Step 7: Care for the paw-paw.
Detailed Guide
Seedlings should not be used since they do not transplant well.
Remember to obtain two separate sets of seeds for cross pollination.
This will help pull them out of their dormant state.
Specific directions for the particular variety of paw-paw you have purchased will come with the seeds. , Plant the seeds
1.5 inch (3.8 cm) deep into the soil.
Water thoroughly and cover the pot with a clear plastic bag. (Poke holes in the top for ventilation!) , Water daily for a month, until the seeds sprout. , They may not survive in full sunlight, so keep this in consideration. , Using a paintbrush or something soft, rub a flower of one paw-paw tree to collect pollen.
Then proceed to rub a flower of another tree. *Note:
You cannot take pollen from one tree and use it on the same tree! Each individual flower will only accept pollen from a flower from a genetically distinct individual tree. , It will take three years before you can start harvesting your fruits.
When they turn a brownish yellow, they are ready to be picked.
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