All about PawPaws

Date: 
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 10:00am to 11:30am

Saturday, February 15, 10:00 to 11:30a.m.

Learn the secrets to growing pawpaw (Asimina triloba) trees, which produce the largest native fruit in the U.S. Known as "custard apple", this curious fruit has a tropical flavor (and is related to Papaya). Mississippi Master Gardener T.J. Testaman will cover varieties suited to our area, how and where to plant pawpaws, grafting methods, hand poliinating, growing them from seed, and how to increase fruit yield. Members $2. Non-members $5. Reservations requested.