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["Gordon Nofs" <gc_nofs@hotmail.com>]

The biggest thing with Pawpaw seed is that you never let them dry out. I 
clean, put in a solution of Bleach and water at 1 Tablespoon to gallon 
overnight. Then I store in zip-lock bags and in lower drawer of fridge till 
the ground in workable in spring. I and all who have gotten seed from me 
have near 100% germination. I have sent out many pounds over the years with 
repeats. I had more mold by adding moss. I do not add anything. If you check 
over the months and see mold dump back into the same type solution and clean 
return to a new Bag and fridge.

Gordon C. Nofs
Flint, MI.





----Original Message Follows----
From: "Sammons, Isabella" <isammons@ofheo.gov>
Reply-To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
To: 'North American Fruit Explorers' <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: [NAFEX] PawPaw Seed Germination
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 10:50:48 -0400

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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