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Originally Posted by TalyMon
Funny to come across this post I have just ordered a bunch of 2' - 3' Paw Paw. Living in an area where they can grow native I had never heard of them. Started research on them while reading about the Hatfield & Macoys' where paw paw is made mention and I wondering what sort tree this was I never heard of, then found out it bears fruit, hmmm. Can't wait to try although I am going to be waiting a few years or will have to start scouring the farmers markets.
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Good luck with your pawpaws. I never knew what a pawpaw was, but had heard of them via a childhood song. Like you, I did some research only to discover they are native here to NC. The irony of it all is that after researching, I was able to identify the clump of trees in my parents' back yard as pawpaws. They'e been there for a while. We just didn't know what they were. I have never seen them with any sizeable fruit. I don't know if I need another variety for cross pollination, or perhaps the late frost is killing the fruit, or maybe the wild critters are getting to the fruit. Regardless, I am so happy to see that one little pawpaw. It gives me hope for future crops.
Like you, I ordered several pawpaws online. Right after budbreak
, I dug up six 3'-4' sprouts from my parents' place and planted them in my yard. I had a 100% survival rate of my transplants, which is remarkable according to my research. I didn't disturb the dirt around the root zone. That probably helped.