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.
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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.