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COOPERATIVE
KENTUCKY
STATE
UNIVERSITY
FACT SHEET
Information about the Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program
2020
All About Pawpaws
Sheri Crabtree, Horticulture Research and Extension Associate
Jeremy Lowe, Horticulture Research Associate
Dr. Kirk Pomper, Interim Dean, College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment, Land Grant Director
What is a Pawpaw?
Pawpaw is a native tree fruit that is found in the forest understory in Kentucky.
Pawpaw is a native tree fruit that is found in the forest understory in Kentucky.
• The fruit's flavor is like a tropical blend of mango and banana.
Trees can be grown in full sun in orchards.
Trees can be grown in full sun in orchards.
This is a new unique crop for Kentucky farmers.
This is a new unique crop for Kentucky farmers.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone, and Lewis and Clark ate pawpaws.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone, and Lewis and Clark ate pawpaws.
Growing Pawpaws
Small tree, 15-20 feet tall.
Small tree, 15-20 feet tall.
Plant trees 8-10 feet apart.
Plant trees 8-10 feet apart.
Seedlings take 7-8 years to produce fruit; grafted trees produce fruit in 3-4 years.
Seedlings take 7-8 years to produce fruit; grafted trees produce fruit in 3-4 years.
Few pests and/or diseases; can be grown organically.
Few pests and/or diseases; can be grown organically.
Pollinated by flies and beetles.
Pollinated by flies and beetles.
Trees fruit late August to early October.
• Recommended varieties include: KSU-Atwood\circledR, KSU-Benson\circledR, NC-1, Overleese, Sunflower, Shenandoah, Wabash, Potomac, Susquehanna.
What Can You Do with Pawpaws?
Eat the fruit fresh from the tree.
Eat the fruit fresh from the tree.
The green skin and row of large seeds are inedible; soft yellow-orange flesh is the part you eat.
The green skin and row of large seeds are inedible; soft yellow-orange flesh is the part you eat.
Fruit is nutritious and high in antioxidants.
Fruit is nutritious and high in antioxidants.
Baking recipes; can be used as a substitute for banana.
Baking recipes; can be used as a substitute for banana.
Process into ice cream or jam.
Questions: kysu.edu/pawpaw
sheri.crabtree@kysu.edu
Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Kentucky State University, University of Kentucky, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Kentucky Counties, Cooperating. 2018 KYSU-CEP-FAC-0006