How Do You Plant Pawpaw Tree Seeds?
The North American pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) grows mainly in the eastern United States. Pawpaw trees bear fruit with a tropical flavor that has been described as a combination of mango, banana and pineapple, according to the Kentucky State University Pawpaw Research Program. Direct seeding the pawpaw into the landscape allows for better root development and avoids transplant shock, according to the experts at Pennsylvania’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Plant your pawpaw seeds in the fall, and winter chilling will break the seed’s dormancy. As the weather warms, the pawpaw seed begins to send out a long taproot. Most of the germination activity is taking place underground, and the seeds are slow to sprout. Remove any weeds or turf from within a 3-foot radius of the planting location. Use your hands to pull weeds or a hoe for a larger infestation. Dig up the area in which you plan to plant the pawpaw seeds. Crush any large clumps of soil, and remove any debris. Add a 3-inc
