So my UPS big tab is higher than I expected. >_<
I finally sat down yesterday to start looking at the number of packages I sent. 15 packages varying 3-10 pounds. 10% of that weight is packing material. I guess I have sent out about 75 pounds of pawpaws over the course of 3 weeks mostly to friends. I think about 2-3 more packages should go in the mail next week to a few more friends. I didn’t even realize I send out so many pawpaws this year. The last of the harvest will probably fall by the end of the month.
Yet, so many pawpaws go to waste even still. I dumped 15 pounds of rotten pawpaw in the backfield hoping they will germinate in the spring and processed another 20 pounds of overipe fruit for seed.
Thoughts on packing for anyone who wants to mail. Bubblewrap isn’t a good idea. It’s not permeable and just accelerates ripening more. Crumpled newspaper seems to works better. Lasagna layering is a good idea. It’s almost like trying to figure out how to pack raw eggs and shipping them cross country without having the shell crack. Overnight shipping way way better than 2nd day (@SMC_zone6 @bradybb thanks for being my first guinea pigs on GF).