Pawpaw seeds. Asimina triloba seeds. 5 fresh seeds

🌱 Asimina triloba — Pawpaw, Three-lobed Pawpaw, Pawpaw Triloba, Banana Tree

These seeds are from the Asimina triloba, a deciduous tree or shrub belonging to the Annonaceae family. Key selling points of this plant include its unique, edible fruits with a taste reminiscent of pineapple and strawberry, and its relatively small size, making it suitable for a variety of landscapes.

🌿 Botanical Description

The Asimina triloba grows 4–5 m tall, with leaves that are 12–30 cm long, short-pointed, leathery at the apex, and densely green. The leaves turn yellow and fall off in mid-autumn, with new leaves appearing in late spring. The flowers are usually solitary, brownish-purple, up to 4.5 cm in diameter, and emit a slight but unpleasant odor. The fruits are 5–16 cm long, 3–7 cm wide, and weigh from 20 to 500 g, with a thin, translucent skin that is easy to peel off. The pulp is soft, whitish-yellow or orange-yellow, with a sickly sweet taste and a pleasant pineapple-strawberry aroma.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 1-2 cm, timing: spring or autumn, pre-treatment: stratification for 2-3 months
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C, time: 1-3 months
• Soil type: lightly drained, pH: neutral, drainage requirements: well-drained
• Watering: regular, fertilization: balanced fertilizer in spring and summer
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 (-29°C to -23°C), frost tolerance: sensitive to frost, protect young seedlings

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The Asimina triloba is native to eastern North America, from Canada to the Gulf Coast. It typically grows in sunny, sheltered areas with lightly drained soil and a neutral pH. The plant can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and along streams.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Asimina triloba has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples for its edible fruits, as well as for medicinal purposes. The plant contains a number of bioactive compounds, including annonaceous acetogenins, which have been shown to have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. The fruits are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.