Paw Paw [NEW]
Explore the pawpaw as a local alternative to imported tropical fruits, noted in this Instagram post .
Thriving in moist, rich bottomland forests, they are native to 26 U.S. states, ranging from the Great Lakes down to the Florida Panhandle and west to Nebraska. They grow well in shade as saplings but require full sun to produce fruit. PAW PAW
Ripe pawpaws fall to the ground in late summer or early fall (September/October). Explore the pawpaw as a local alternative to
Pawpaws are fragile, bruise easily, and do not ship well, which is why they are rarely found in grocery stores. Potential Essay Angles: They grow well in shade as saplings but
Ripe fruit should be picked from the ground, as they do not ripen well after being picked early.
Examine why a native fruit with historical significance fell out of favor, as discussed in Serious Eats .
Focus on planting native pawpaws to support biodiversity and the zebra swallowtail butterfly.
Explore the pawpaw as a local alternative to imported tropical fruits, noted in this Instagram post .
Thriving in moist, rich bottomland forests, they are native to 26 U.S. states, ranging from the Great Lakes down to the Florida Panhandle and west to Nebraska. They grow well in shade as saplings but require full sun to produce fruit.
Ripe pawpaws fall to the ground in late summer or early fall (September/October).
Pawpaws are fragile, bruise easily, and do not ship well, which is why they are rarely found in grocery stores. Potential Essay Angles:
Ripe fruit should be picked from the ground, as they do not ripen well after being picked early.
Examine why a native fruit with historical significance fell out of favor, as discussed in Serious Eats .
Focus on planting native pawpaws to support biodiversity and the zebra swallowtail butterfly.