Does the float test work on Pawpaw seeds?

General Fruit Growing
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When Persimmon, Pecan and Walnut seeds float they are duds.

Does the same hold true for Pawpaws?

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The opposite is true for pawpaws in many cases. They evolved to float downstream to colonize a new area.

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I finally got some Pawpaws off of my wild trees. While rinsing off the seeds I noticed most were floaters.
BTW several seedlings and grafts going from our trade. Thanks again

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Yea floaters (especially fresh seeds) are a good sign. Just make sure they stay moist throughout stratification. I used moist coconut coir this year. Check for mold occasionally, they’ll need 3 months in the refrigerator (NOT the freezer).

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No, floating seeds does not mean they’re bad in this instance.
A very thin / flat seed might not be viable, but a very high percentage are in my opinion.

I had an elderly gentleman give me a poke full of seeds about 3 years ago, apparently from several wild forest trees. Not knowing if he properly stratified, and the fact they seemed dry, I planted three to a pot (one gallon nursery pot)–and many of the pots had at least two seedlings, and in several instances the third seed came up the following summer.

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