Pawpaw ‚Wells’

Ripening

September bis Anfang Oktober

Origin

USA (nordamerikanische Auslese, Indiana)

Use

Frischverzehr, Smoothies, Verarbeitung zu Fruchtmus

Of note

aus Wildbestand ausgelesene Sorte, guter Pollenspender; braucht eine zweite Sorte zur Befruchtung

About this variety

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Wells is a variety of the pawpaw, a small tree native to North America that is increasingly grown in sheltered locations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The fruits ripen from late summer into early autumn and win people over with creamy, sweet flesh. For the home garden the variety suits a warm, wind protected spot with enough room for its moderately vigorous growth. Since the pawpaw is not self fertile, you need a second variety nearby for good fruit set.

The flesh tastes sweet and tropical, with a note of mango and banana, and can be spooned out fresh or made into smoothies.

Care and diseases

Soil, feeding, pruning, companion planting and diseases apply to every variety of this species alike. You will find the full guidance on the species page.