Asimina triloba
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| Genus: |
Asimina |
Species: |
triloba |
Origin: |
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| Common Name: |
Common Pawpaw |
Other Name: |
Pawpaw, Custard Apple, |
Pre-treatment: |
Required |
| Price per Ounce: |
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Price per .25lb:
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Price Per Pound:
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| Seeds per lb.: |
320 |
Zone Cold: |
5 |
Zone Warm: |
8 |
| Height: |
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U.S. Native: |
Yes |
Growth Rate: |
Slow-Medium |
| Spread: |
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Plant Type: |
Large Shrub |
Vegetation Type: |
Deciduous |
| Purity Range: |
97-99% |
Germination Range: |
60-80% |
Shelf Life: |
1-2 years cold & dry |
| Storage: |
Cold & Moist at 34-41 Deg. F |
Sowing Density: |
5-15 seedlings/ft2 |
Plant Use: |
Edible |
| Nitrogen Fixing: |
No |
Leaf Color: |
Green |
Flower Color: |
Purple |
| Comments: |
Do not over-dry. Seed shipped moist. Seed dried below 15% moisture will die. Edible fruit. Wild collected from non-yellow fruit. Seed can be stored with moist vermiculite after cleaning . Seed exposed to temperatures below 10 degrees F may be damaged and experience reduced germination %. Seedlings require shade the first year. Seed germination is slow and may take 2-3 months. Sub freezing soil temperatures killing the seeds may be the limiting factor for the Northern native range of this species. Flowers last for two weeks and are pollinated by flies. |
| Germination info: |
Seed requires 90-120 days cold moist stratification. We are told Temperature in sowing is very important. 90-95 deg F germinates in 1-2 weeks or less. 80-85 deg. F germ in 2-4 weeks; less than 75 Deg. F- many months or never. seeds laying on the ground over the winter - even down to -20 F - as long as given very warm, very moist conditions. cold soil stop seed from germinating. tom@redfernfarm.com |
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A Trial Packet contains a minimum of 5 - 30 seeds depending on the size of the selected seed.
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