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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 29, 2011
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    Yes, this should provide suitable protection.

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    Nikki on
    August 14, 2012
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    Yes, that should be fine. As long as the trees have suitable protection.

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    Nikki on
    November 20, 2013
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    Nikki on
    January 11, 2014
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    Pawpaws are adaptable and will tolerate many different soils. The best soil for pawpaw, however, is a deep, humus-rich loam with good drainage. They do not tolerate water-logged soils. The soil acidity should be in the range of pH 5 to 7. Depending on the type of soil you have, the addition of organic matter (such as compost) will greatly enhance its fertility, as well as drainage. A good medium for container-grown pawpaws would be a medium to lightweight potting soil mix (generally, well-draining potting soil mixed with compost). Make certain the containers are at least 10 inches tall to accommodate the roots as the pawpaw grows. It produces a long tap root, which will eventually make it more difficult to grow in containers. Therefore, it may be better to put them in the ground. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pawpaw/growing-pawpaw-trees.htm

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    Heather on
    October 2, 2014
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    You tree has a fungus and it is hard to say if it will directly affect the fruit. Some fungus do affect the fruit and some do not. I can safely say that even if the fungus does not attack the fruit, the quality of the fruit will be affected as the tree will expend energy on battling the fungus than growing its fruit. The best way to treat this is with a general fungicide. It is also a good idea to see about increasing airflow in and around the tree as this will help prevent the fungus from developing in the first place.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 20, 2015
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    Unfortunately the Paw Paw fruit is susceptible to Black Spot disease.
    You can spray with Cooper spray prior to the onset of cooler weather.

    Keeping your tree healthy will help if fight off this fungus.

    Use a well balanced fruit fertilizer in the spring and autumn will ensure that your tree gets the nutrients it needs.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pawpaw/growing-pawpaw-trees.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 5, 2017
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    The original Paw Paw Tree was likely a hybrid. The new seeds will produce some version of the original.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pawpaw/growing-pawpaw-trees.htm

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