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I got a pound of PA Golden Paw Paw from John Gordon fairly late, maybe early June. Simply planting them in a warm greenhouse (80-85F) in a peat mix germinated about 90%.  They took about 6-7 weeks to pop.  Im assuming they were in cold storage over the winter.

mIEKAL

On Monday, September 8, 2003, at 09:50 AM, Sammons, Isabella wrote:

> NAFEX Members --
>
> I have some fresh pawpaw seeds that I would like to germinate.  Last year I kept gathered some fresh seed, put them in moist peat moss in a plastic bag, kept them in the refrigerator over winter,and potted them in the spring.  None germinated. 
>
> Would appreciate it if someone had some ideas on how I should proceed this year.
>
> Thanks very much.
>
> Isabella Sammons
> Zone 7, Manassas, VA
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