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Pawpaws
Quaker Delight Pawpaw
✓ VerifiedUnited States (named selection)
Quaker Delight is named after the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) who founded Wilmington College in Ohio, where this variety was originally selected. It has genuinely won high marks in taste tests at the annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival, a real, ongoing regional event where pawpaw varieties are directly compared and evaluated by tasters each year.
Submitted by @system · 2 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 distinct pollinator variety planted nearby; does not reliably self-pollinate.
Care info
Moderately vigorous and productive; standard pawpaw care with a compatible pollinator variety planted nearby.
Recommendations
A worthwhile, evocatively named selection for pawpaw enthusiasts interested in varieties with genuine regional or historical resonance.
Flavor Profile
Rich and custardy with classic pawpaw flavor, living up to its "Delight" name
Quick facts
Skin color
Green to yellow-green
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
400