Who Else Grows Pawpaw Trees?

[snarfing]

I hear you on people disliking the mango version. After tasting all of Ted's varieties to decide which trees I wanted, he looked very surprised when I said I wanted mango. It obviously wasn't his favorite--I felt like I was admitting I liked a brown turkey fig. I think it has a reputation of being watery, but it suited my growing conditions well.

i do think it is like that LOL but hey, who doesnt like peaches and mangoes!

I liked mango but not as much as the more banana creamy ones like potomac

 

[BucksCountyFigs]

interesting a lot of people dislike mango, it was my wifes favorite we've tasted as well. perhaps it just tastes better in this north east area than other locations?

No way! Of the 6 varieties I tasted, Mango was head and shoulders my fave.

 

[snarfing]

No way! Of the 6 varieties I tasted, Mango was head and shoulders my fave.

the analogy figlab said is very much true. this is like saying your favorite fig is brown turkey haha

But i mean it goes to show that things have wide general appeal and are popular for a reason

And it is worth it to point out now all 3 people i know who really like mango paw paw are from the same geographic area.

 

[ohiobruce]

Of the 6 cultivars I planted 4 years ago, the Mango is the smallest and slowest growing. It's about waist high while four are head-high and bloomed the first time this year.

 

[FigLab]

I picked my trees today! Here they are: NC-1 as a single leader and Allegheny as two-armed.

For those who our experience is growing pawpaws: Should I trim that side branch on Allegheny? That's what the person at the nursery suggested, but i want to be sure before I cut. It's a good looking branch.

 

[9ah-figlet]

I picked my trees today! Here they are: NC-1 as a single leader and Allegheny as two-armed.

For those who our experience is growing pawpaws: Should I trim that side branch on Allegheny? That's what the person at the nursery suggested, but i want to be sure before I cut. It's a good looking branch.

They are good looking trees! A lot bigger than what I normally see.

I don't consider myself experienced, but I wouldn't prune it until you had some scion wood to try grafting a 2nd variety onto the pawpaw. I try not to miss a learning experience and best to practice grafting pawpaws on a branch you don't care about. The wood is a lot softer/lighter than figs.

 

[ohiobruce]

I picked my trees today! Here they are: NC-1 as a single leader and Allegheny as two-armed.

For those who our experience is growing pawpaws: Should I trim that side branch on Allegheny? That's what the person at the nursery suggested, but i want to be sure before I cut. It's a good looking branch.

I'd wait to cut it. It will already be stressed when you plant it.

 

[FigLab]

They are good looking trees! A lot bigger than what I normally see.

I don't consider myself experienced, but I wouldn't prune it until you had some scion wood to try grafting a 2nd variety onto the pawpaw. I try not to miss a learning experience and best to practice grafting pawpaws on a branch you don't care about. The wood is a lot softer/lighter than figs.

Oh, that's a great idea! And, after all that talk about the Mango variety, I'd love to try adding that!.

And that's good point @ohiobruce about it being stressed from planting.

I will wait. Thanks so much, both of you!

And yes, the trees i saw at other nurseries were 1 gallon size and much smaller/thinner (for $65), than these. These cost more ($106 each) - which, after thinking about it for two days, I decided to pay...to shorten the time to harvest (hopefully).

 

[9ah-figlet]

And yes, the trees i saw at other nurseries were 1 gallon size and much smaller/thinner (for $65), than these. These cost more ($106 each) - which, after thinking about it for two days, I decided to pay...to shorten the time to harvest (hopefully).

Yes, that tree looks a 4-5 years old. Mine from Ted were only two years after the seed sprouted (maybe 12-18” tall). Pawpaws have a deep taproot that is really sensitive. I think I contributed to the loss of my rappahannock by trying to move it a few days after I initially planted it.

 

[FigLab]

I hope you get another one to replace or graft it. I read such good things about rappahannock.

 

[Kompakfigs]

Oh, that's a great idea! And, after all that talk about the Mango variety, I'd love to try adding that!.

And that's good point @ohiobruce about it being stressed from planting.

I will wait. Thanks so much, both of you!

And yes, the trees i saw at other nurseries were 1 gallon size and much smaller/thinner (for $65), than these. These cost more ($106 each) - which, after thinking about it for two days, I decided to pay...to shorten the time to harvest (hopefully).

I've transplanted numerous clonal suckers from a paw paw patch and will be giving those away for free at figfrolic.

 

[Crabby127]

I have not tried any paw paw fruit but I have seen a lot online speaking about the fruit and I have recently purchased two
Potomac and Susquehanna
Right now they are
Tiny plants so I am not expecting any fruit this year but I look forward to seeing them grow

 

[Southeast Figs]

I am a total newb as far as Pawpaws are concerned, I heard the words from older folks growing up. But never ate any.
These are two 2nd year seedlings from cultivars that the 2Angels gave me last year. Along with pics of the soil on my property where I planted them on my property. This area is a small middle shelf where the whole yard tapers down towards and lots of rain soaks into the ground. And you can see where I dug out my fire pit that the topsoil is a good 6” inches deep or better on average. Theres also a creek and a possible stand of native Papaws about 30’-40’ feet away. Probably all one tree though, cuz I’ve never seen them fruit and it’s one larger tree surrounded by smaller trees too.
If I am right, hopefully my seedlings will eventually help them produce fruit. Regardless, it’s a smaller project compared to my figs, and will care for itself mostly. I would be happy to simply find a fruiting stand of pawpaw this year to try one . 99% of my space goes to stuff that starts fruiting yr1 or 2 at most.
But it will be nice to watch these pawpaw trees develop over time.

 

[Southeast Figs]

Oh and the large pot is in the center of a hill I created as a living soil hill where I pile leaves, and kitchen scraps (greens and veggies no meats) and stuff to attract worms and build a good top dressing for my plants. And to amend spots where I plant food production plants in the open yard.

 

[FigLab]

First of all, don't laugh I've made a makeshift shade enclosure for my pawpaws.

The nursery said there are fully hardened to the sun. However, after just 24hrs by the side of my house, where they only get morning light, i felt like I was seeing signs of sunscald and sunburn on the leaves. So I felt like I had to move quickly.

And so 2 tomato cages, two window screens, old shower curtain, and scotch tape later, here we are...

 

[ktrain]

I have 4 in ground, all grafted varieties... @FigLab I laugh at no home made shade protection. lol
Mine are made out of 2x4's, PVC, & shade 40% shade cloths.

They will need these for a few seasons at least...I'll see if I can get pics later.

 

[Kompakfigs]

I have 4 in ground, all grafted varieties... @FigLab I laugh at no home made shade protection. lol
Mine are made out of 2x4's, PVC, & shade 40% shade cloths.

They will need these for a few seasons at least...I'll see if I can get pics later.

Do you want more trees.

 

[ktrain]

I am a total newb as far as Pawpaws are concerned, I heard the words from older folks growing up. But never ate any.
These are two 2nd year seedlings from cultivars that the 2Angels gave me last year. Along with pics of the soil on my property where I planted them on my property. This area is a small middle shelf where the whole yard tapers down towards and lots of rain soaks into the ground. And you can see where I dug out my fire pit that the topsoil is a good 6” inches deep or better on average. Theres also a creek and a possible stand of native Papaws about 30’-40’ feet away. Probably all one tree though, cuz I’ve never seen them fruit and it’s one larger tree surrounded by smaller trees too.
If I am right, hopefully my seedlings will eventually help them produce fruit. Regardless, it’s a smaller project compared to my figs, and will care for itself mostly. I would be happy to simply find a fruiting stand of pawpaw this year to try one . 99% of my space goes to stuff that starts fruiting yr1 or 2 at most.
But it will be nice to watch these pawpaw trees develop over time.

Being native to this side of the country I had never tried one in my youth.
But, that was a benefit of being in the fig community...and attending functions
Some years ago someone brought a few and I was hooked!
In my top 5 best tasting fruits I've ever had!

 

[ktrain]

Do you want more trees.

Lol, Well I have the 4 in ground and several seedlings started...but no more room to plant them.
Did you start a bunch of seedlings?

 

[FigLab]

Being native to this side of the country I had never tried one in my youth.
But, that was a benefit of being in the fig community...and attending functions
Some years ago someone brought a few and I was hooked!
In my top 5 best tasting fruits I've ever had!

Thank you! I can't wait to try them! Please do post pictures of your shade protection.... I know, eventually I'll have to upgrade from my tomato cage-n-shower curtain hut

I too am mostly out of space, I might be able to fit 1 more tree... I want them to produce., so I'm prioritizing sunlit spots (that, and also, not to upset my neighbors...who seem to be growing unnerved by the scope of my gardening operations ). My hope is to graft other varieties onto the existing plants - though both Allegheny and NC- I that i got are already grafted trees.