How to grow a paw paw tree from seed! | Insane Rare Cold Hardy Fruit Tree You Must Grow!! | Part 1

Hey guys! Today's video is really special. Chad is going to show you guys how to grow a paw paw from seed. These fruits are hard to come buy because their shelf life is very short. We hope you enjoy!

[FidelCashflow]

My cold stratified Pawpaw seeds just rose from the soil, I'm so excited.

[deanevangelista]

My best (and most numerous) paw paw seedlings have grown right in my compost bins.I've not had luck cold stratifying and planting them, but a good percentage of seeds I throw into my compost bins germinate and grow.

[SLRams]

So in addition to using seeds, you can also cut off a branch of a paw paw tree and plant it. I've got 8 on my property and have done this with 3 of them.

[UncommonEyes]

Just this morning I purchased my first paw-paws at the local farmers’ market (Central KY)—yum. ate two small ones and got 19 seeds o share with family & neighbors who want to try growing. Thank you much for this video😋🙏

[SpringsofEden]

i got my first pawpaw seedling in the pot, later transplanted to the permanent location. it is doing well there. now it is 3 ft. i have ordered other varieties for cross pollination. also, I am experimenting growing from seed as well. btw, I live in zone 5b. Great video.

[mindfulnessameditations]

Hello from NWA! Excited to start my seeds!

[TylerMcMahan]

Planted our first ones from fruit we’ve found on Beaver Lake. It truly is an amazing fruit. Hope the trees grow on our property.

[XroorX]

Great video. I use half peat and half playground sand to stratify the seeds. I take really high brix fruit and cross it with 30ft native paw paw on my property. Then, I’ll do a heavy pruning of the native tree. Two mature fruit can fit in your hand.

[GardenerEarthGuy]

Have you thought about companion planting with Black Walnut for the growth regular effect from the walnut?

[danp]

Thank you for your video, very detailed and helpful. Does it matter is the seeds freeze? Thanks

[millicentrowan]

Thank you so much for not yelling in your intro. That was so refreshing. 😅

[Naartjie-the-cat]

I watched all 3 videos which was great. Quick question: when I do lemon seeds in paper towel and baggie, I then hang them in a sunny window for 2-3weeks. Can I ask why you put these in a dark cupboard as opposed to the sun? I mean obviously it worked, but just wondering…

[denny]

I went to my local pawpaw patch this spring and found some seeds thatve been naturally cold stratified. Now I guess I can go straight to the pot.

[mossmother]

Im excited to grow my pawpaw seeds! thank you so much for your help ♡

[johnmills]

Can the seeds be frozen for a few years before starting? I bagged them in 2022 in potting soil. I have a new batch from a different area of the country that I will freeze or refrigerate this winter.

[watchdogkennels]

Can you find these trees growing wild in northern Maine?

[caseyb]

I found my seeds in a very unique place lol... coyote scat. Apparently a hungry coyote had eaten some of the fruit and left the remains for me in my yard. The scat was very dry (more like the dry feed you'd give livestock) and the seeds made up the majority of it. After sorting through the seeds, keeping only the ones that had intact sleeves, I googled them to see what they were...They are now tucked away in a Ziploc bag in my fridge.

[violethouseworth]

i did this about 6 years ago>>>all seeds germinated>>Now I am experimenting with rooting the branches>>>so easy with muck water>>>waiting for my first fruit>>>

[wk]

Also from Arkansas. Do you have a local store to buy from or just the online?

[AAHomeGardening]

pawpaw are so good - hoping mine fruit this year