How to Grow Pawpaw (American)

A cool-season fruit for the home garden across the warmer US.

Pawpaw (American) is a rewarding cool-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Pawpaw (American) is a cool-season crop. In the South and Southwest, plant in fall through winter when the heat eases. See your region on the pawpaw (american) page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Shenandoah, Sweet, mild, reliable (specialty nurseries)
• Sunflower, Productive, partly self-fertile (specialty nurseries)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: part sun to light shade, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 300 cm (118 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 5 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 10 L per plant every 7 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Few pests. In humid regions, Few diseases can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant pawpaw (american) where you garden.

See also: Pawpaw (American) in the plant library →

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