I just asked AI for a summary of "Starter" Pawpaw variety recommendations? - #109 by treefrogtim there are a lot of similarities. Thank You very much for your reply.
The article from Growing Fruit provides starter pawpaw variety recommendations based on flavor, productivity, and ease of cultivation. Here’s a summary of the key points:
- ‘Kentucky Champion’: A popular choice for its large, sweet fruit, vigorous growth, and good productivity.
- ‘Cantaloupe’: Known for large, freestone fruit and high productivity.
- ‘Honey Dew’: Another freestone variety with large fruit and high productivity.
- ‘KSU Atwood’ and ‘KSU Benson’: Both are disease-resistant, highly productive, and produce large fruit.
- ‘Susquehanna’: Offers strong flavor, large fruit, and high productivity, with vigorous growth.
- ‘Marshmallow’: A freestone variety with sweet flavor, large fruit, and high productivity.
- ‘Tropical Treat’: Produces large fruit with moderate productivity and a sweet flavor.
- ‘Wabash’: Has large fruit, sweet flavor, and vigorous growth, though it may be susceptible to cracking.
- ‘Tallahatchie’: Offers mellow flavor, medium to large fruit, and moderate productivity with better disease resistance.
These varieties are recommended for beginners due to their flavor, productivity, and ease of care. Choose based on your local climate, space, and cultivation goals.