Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Pawpaw Production Guide
A production guide for pawpaw growers. It covers site, pollination, planting, care, and harvest for this native fruit, with room for your own notes. Fill it in by hand and file it so you can compare notes year to year.
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The steps on this page
- Pick shaded sites for young trees
- Plant at least two varieties
- Prepare moist, rich soil
- Protect seedlings from sun
- Mulch and water young trees
- Plan for hand pollination if needed
- Harvest when fruit softens
- Handle ripe fruit gently
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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