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Pawpaws
KSU-Atwood Pawpaw
✓ VerifiedKentucky, USA (Kentucky State University)
KSU-Atwood is a direct release from Kentucky State University's dedicated pawpaw research program, the primary institution responsible for modern pawpaw breeding and germplasm preservation in the United States since establishing its formal repository and evaluation trials in the 1990s.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
Counts toward the overall Top Tier Fruit list — every category's votes are compared the same way.
Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
~400 hours
Pollination
Needs a genetically different pawpaw variety nearby.
Care info
Backed by the formal research and evaluation process of KSU's dedicated pawpaw program.
Recommendations
A research-backed choice from the institution most responsible for advancing modern pawpaw breeding.
Flavor Profile
Good classic pawpaw flavor, university-evaluated quality
Quick facts
Skin color
Green
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
400