Comments on: Stalking the Exotic and Wild Paw Paw Tree http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/stalking-the-exotic-and-wild-paw-paw-tree/ Featuring Vegetable Gardening Tips, Organic Growing Techniques, and Unique Plants for the Backyard Gardener Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:11:01 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jack http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/stalking-the-exotic-and-wild-paw-paw-tree/#comment-111542 Jack Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:17:48 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/?p=679#comment-111542 Just wondering if anyone knows if there are wild paw paw trees on Maryland ? Just wondering if anyone knows if there are wild paw paw trees on Maryland ?

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/stalking-the-exotic-and-wild-paw-paw-tree/#comment-108576 Cynthia Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:18:18 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/?p=679#comment-108576 Carol, Do you have a native plant organization near you? They should be able to answer your question. Carol,

Do you have a native plant organization near you? They should be able to answer your question.

]]> By: carol http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/stalking-the-exotic-and-wild-paw-paw-tree/#comment-108534 carol Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:27:34 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/?p=679#comment-108534 I've never seen a paw paw but they sound interesting. Are there any growing in the wild near Philadelphia, PA? I'd love to see and taste these. I’ve never seen a paw paw but they sound interesting. Are there any growing in the wild near Philadelphia, PA? I’d love to see and taste these.

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/stalking-the-exotic-and-wild-paw-paw-tree/#comment-108253 Cynthia Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:02:00 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/?p=679#comment-108253 Dear Denis, and everyone else posting about paw paws. I wish you all could stop by tomorrow. I am up to my ears in ripe paw paws. Tired of making cookies. Now, I am peeling them, removing the seeds, putting the flesh in the blender with about a half cup of frozen orange juice concentrate and freezing the puree in pint jars. I'll add it to oatmeal, breads, pancakes, and other such this winter. According to the Kentucky web site, it is very rich in vitamins and minerals, so don't want to waste any. Cynthia Dear Denis,

and everyone else posting about paw paws. I wish you all could stop by tomorrow. I am up to my ears in ripe paw paws. Tired of making cookies. Now, I am peeling them, removing the seeds, putting the flesh in the blender with about a half cup of frozen orange juice concentrate and freezing the puree in pint jars. I’ll add it to oatmeal, breads, pancakes, and other such this winter. According to the Kentucky web site, it is very rich in vitamins and minerals, so don’t want to waste any.

Cynthia

]]> By: Denis Pasquale http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/stalking-the-exotic-and-wild-paw-paw-tree/#comment-108209 Denis Pasquale Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:01:15 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/?p=679#comment-108209 I planted 3 Paw Paws in the springof 09 and all three have developed leaves and seem to be surviving. Most of the growth is from the base of the plant. I am going to plant a more mature Paw Paw tree this spring. I planted them on the edge of my woods where there are a lot of deer flies and beetles. I planted 3 Paw Paws in the springof 09 and all three have developed leaves and seem to be surviving. Most of the growth is from the base of the plant. I am going to plant a more mature Paw Paw tree this spring. I planted them on the edge of my woods where there are a lot of deer flies and beetles.

]]> By: Dede Chapman http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/stalking-the-exotic-and-wild-paw-paw-tree/#comment-107982 Dede Chapman Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:26:39 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/?p=679#comment-107982 Northern Indiana - never heard of them till last week when a guy gave my friend one. He said to put in the freezer for a couple days, then peel it like a banana. i can't wait to taste it!! Northern Indiana – never heard of them till last week when a guy gave my friend one. He said to put in the freezer for a couple days, then peel it like a banana. i can’t wait to taste it!!

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/stalking-the-exotic-and-wild-paw-paw-tree/#comment-107544 Cynthia Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:37:55 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/?p=679#comment-107544 Paw paws grow great here in Juniata county. Both wild and purchased cultivars. Mine start bearing at about 4 years of age. I harvest them a few days before they are completely ripe or the raccoons have dinner. Hand pollinating is quite a chore. Roadkill an efficient option. Paw paws grow great here in Juniata county. Both wild and purchased cultivars. Mine start bearing at about 4 years of age. I harvest them a few days before they are completely ripe or the raccoons have dinner.

Hand pollinating is quite a chore. Roadkill an efficient option.

]]> By: Steve http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/stalking-the-exotic-and-wild-paw-paw-tree/#comment-107539 Steve Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:24:09 +0000 http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/?p=679#comment-107539 Kenny, could you tell me of a place in the Harrisburg area where paw paws grow in the wild? I think I missed this year's outing. Kenny, could you tell me of a place in the Harrisburg area where paw paws grow in the wild? I think I missed this year’s outing.

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