Asimina / Paw Paw (Asimina triloba)
56 SEK
Unit price perSEEDS (5 pcs/bag) Find Asimina trees here.
Common name: Asimina, Paw Paw
Scientific name: Asimina triloba
Family: Annonaceae
These seeds come from a hardy mother plant. The trees we raise from these seeds overwinter planted in the ground with winter covering (fleece in this case) already the first winter. The mother plant is of the Sunflower variety.
Growth history & use:
Asimina is one of the most tropical-like fruits that can grow in our northern climate. The taste resembles a mix of banana and mango, and the texture is like papaya or a perfectly ripe avocado. The fruit looks like a small green mango with golden yellow flesh.
The fruits are usually eaten as they are but can also be used to enrich refreshing drinks, baked goods, and mixed drinks with their mild tropical flavor. The fruits are rich in vitamins such as riboflavin and B-6. They can also be used to make ice cream.
Cultivation:
Asimina originates from and grows naturally in North America, often as undergrowth beneath larger trees.
They thrive in humus-rich, nutrient-rich, and somewhat moist well-drained soils.
Asimina prefers sheltered locations and therefore likes to grow under larger trees and also close together (about 1 m apart) at full size. This protects against wind and direct sunlight and also facilitates pollination. An east-facing location is a suitable place to plant Asimina. Plants growing in exposed locations fare significantly worse than those in sheltered spots.
Water generously or plant in a place with good water availability.
Asimina puts a lot of energy into developing a strong root system at the start – the root can often be thicker than the stem during the first months. When grown in pots, a tip is to plant in deep pots directly, which allows for more effective root development and avoids disturbing the plant before it has grown strong.
In open ground, Asimina grows into dense thickets through spreading by root shoots.
It takes about 4-8 years from seed sowing to fruit-bearing tree.
Sowing:
NOTE! These seeds have been stratified (cold period) since November 2024 and can therefore be sown immediately upon receipt.
The seeds need a cold period of 2-3 months to germinate. This can be done by placing the seeds in a bag of sand/peat in the refrigerator for the suggested time. After the cold period, sow the seeds in seed soil, keep the sowing warm and moist, preferably around 25 degrees Celsius.
Characteristics:
Life span: Perennial
Light conditions: partial shade
Height: 1-10 m
Germination time: 2-6 weeks
Hardiness zone: 1-6
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Asimina / Paw Paw (Asimina triloba)
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SEEDS (5 pcs/bag) Find Asimina trees here.
Common name: Asimina, Paw Paw
Scientific name: Asimina triloba
Family: Annonaceae
These seeds come from a hardy mother plant. The trees we raise from these seeds overwinter planted in the ground with winter covering (fleece in this case) already the first winter. The mother plant is of the Sunflower variety.
Growth history & use:
Asimina is one of the most tropical-like fruits that can grow in our northern climate. The taste resembles a mix of banana and mango, and the texture is like papaya or a perfectly ripe avocado. The fruit looks like a small green mango with golden yellow flesh.
The fruits are usually eaten as they are but can also be used to enrich refreshing drinks, baked goods, and mixed drinks with their mild tropical flavor. The fruits are rich in vitamins such as riboflavin and B-6. They can also be used to make ice cream.
Cultivation:
Asimina originates from and grows naturally in North America, often as undergrowth beneath larger trees.
They thrive in humus-rich, nutrient-rich, and somewhat moist well-drained soils.
Asimina prefers sheltered locations and therefore likes to grow under larger trees and also close together (about 1 m apart) at full size. This protects against wind and direct sunlight and also facilitates pollination. An east-facing location is a suitable place to plant Asimina. Plants growing in exposed locations fare significantly worse than those in sheltered spots.
Water generously or plant in a place with good water availability.
Asimina puts a lot of energy into developing a strong root system at the start – the root can often be thicker than the stem during the first months. When grown in pots, a tip is to plant in deep pots directly, which allows for more effective root development and avoids disturbing the plant before it has grown strong.
In open ground, Asimina grows into dense thickets through spreading by root shoots.
It takes about 4-8 years from seed sowing to fruit-bearing tree.
Sowing:
NOTE! These seeds have been stratified (cold period) since November 2024 and can therefore be sown immediately upon receipt.
The seeds need a cold period of 2-3 months to germinate. This can be done by placing the seeds in a bag of sand/peat in the refrigerator for the suggested time. After the cold period, sow the seeds in seed soil, keep the sowing warm and moist, preferably around 25 degrees Celsius.
Characteristics:
Life span: Perennial
Light conditions: partial shade
Height: 1-10 m
Germination time: 2-6 weeks
Hardiness zone: 1-6
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