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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: What does pawpaw taste like?
« on: February 26, 2015, 04:37:30 PM »
Glad to see someone as excited as I was when I learned about pawpaw's tropical relatives. "An annonaceae growing in the woods all over the place!?!?" I didn't call myself Triloba Tracker for nuthin!
Hidden Springs Nursery near me in Cookeville, TN also sells grafted pawpaws.
I have tasted named varieties from the Kentucky State Univ research plantation and they were really good. Ice cream made with pawpaw is amazing.
I have tasted several wild pawpaws and they can be a little hit or miss (of course). As Jay mentioned, the smell of a ripe pawpaw is really really good.
The taste is similar to cherimoya for sure, with almost some jackfruit "tropical" edge. I have had several that to me taste bubble-gummy (a good thing).
Definitely soft and custardy but NOT like durian...as Adam said, durian has a lot of fat and is way creamier/smoother.
As Har said - they must be kept shaded for approximately 2 years or until about 18-24 inches tall. Then Kentucky State recommends planting in full sun for best production. They are an attractive tree for sure.
I have 5 seedlings going that I hope I can keep alive. I fantasize about having some land someday and planting several. I still go out in the woods looking for them when I can. I finally found some in the city park last November.
Hidden Springs Nursery near me in Cookeville, TN also sells grafted pawpaws.
I have tasted named varieties from the Kentucky State Univ research plantation and they were really good. Ice cream made with pawpaw is amazing.
I have tasted several wild pawpaws and they can be a little hit or miss (of course). As Jay mentioned, the smell of a ripe pawpaw is really really good.
The taste is similar to cherimoya for sure, with almost some jackfruit "tropical" edge. I have had several that to me taste bubble-gummy (a good thing).
Definitely soft and custardy but NOT like durian...as Adam said, durian has a lot of fat and is way creamier/smoother.
As Har said - they must be kept shaded for approximately 2 years or until about 18-24 inches tall. Then Kentucky State recommends planting in full sun for best production. They are an attractive tree for sure.
I have 5 seedlings going that I hope I can keep alive. I fantasize about having some land someday and planting several. I still go out in the woods looking for them when I can. I finally found some in the city park last November.