PAWPAW SEEDS

Pawpaw seeds are relatively large, easy to handle and really quite beautiful. Seeds are available for sale in the fall from October until March and will be in a state of cold stratification when shipped.

Seeds should not be allowed to freeze or dry out and need 3 months cold stratification. Sow outdoors in the fall, where they will go through cold winter months and germinate in the summer. Alternatively, seed can be kept cold and moist in the refrigerator for 3 months and then sown in pots indoors in potting soil and covered lightly. Seeds should then germinate in 10 to 12 weeks. Once seedlings are large enough to transplant, they’ll need individual deep pots to accommodate their taproot. Harden off seedlings grown indoors before moving them outside.