Wabash Pawpaw

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United States

Wabash reflects pawpaw's native range across the eastern and midwestern United States, named after the Wabash River watershed spanning Indiana and Illinois — pawpaw is the northernmost-ranging member of the mostly tropical custard-apple family, an unusual botanical outlier that has made it a recurring subject of curiosity among American foragers and orchardists for generations.

Submitted by @system · 12 days ago

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 5-8

Chill hours

~400 hours

Pollination

Needs a genetically different pawpaw variety nearby.

Care info

A productive, dependable cultivar valued for consistent heavy fruiting.

Recommendations

A good choice for growers prioritizing overall yield alongside good flavor.

Flavor Profile

Good rich tropical flavor with banana and mango notes

Quick facts

Skin color

Green

Size

Large

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