Seed packet size: ‘Prolific x OP’ 10 seeds, ‘EW2 x OP’ 7 seeds, ‘EW1 x OP’ 5 seeds.

Bulk packets: ‘Prolific x OP’ 50 seeds, ‘EW2 x OP’ 35 seeds, ‘EW1 x OP’ 25 seeds.

Seedlings of “Prolific ” - 12”+” tall (plus roots).

Seedlings of EW1, a seedling planted here at Edgewood Nursery, first to ripen, medium size very tasty fruit. -1 year old seedlings 2”-6” tall plus roots.

Paw paw is North America’s largest native fruit, they taste like a mix of mango and banana and have a soft custardy texture like a ripe avocado. Once established the trees are very pest and disease resistant. With large tropical looking foliage and purple bell shaped flowers, these trees also are quite ornamental. Plant 2 for pollination. Hardy to zone 5, maybe 4, in cold areas seedlings of early ripening cultivars are a safer bet then grafted stock or random seedlings. Young Paw Paws require protection from direct sun for 1-3 years, the simplest way is to use a blue-x grow tube attached to a wooden stake to cover the seedlings until they grow out the top of the tube. Other options, using tall annuals or perennials to provide shade, planting in the shade of a tree that you can cut down later, a tomato cage with row cover or other material over the top.

For the first time, I will be offering Paw Paw seeds for sale. Paw paw isn’t particularly hard to grow from seed, but does require some special care and lots of patience. Please read these directions before ordering. Most importantly, Paw Paw seeds need to stay cool and damp until sowing.