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Pawpaws
Rurallife Pawpaw
✓ VerifiedUnited States (named selection)
I was not able to find documented breeder or discovery history for Rurallife through available research. If you have a source for this variety's background, it can be corrected with real information.
Submitted by @system · 2 days ago
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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 fittingly named, worthwhile selection reflecting pawpaw's genuine historical association with rural foraging and small-scale cultivation.
Flavor Profile
Rich and custardy with classic pawpaw flavor
Quick facts
Skin color
Green to yellow-green
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
400