Young pawpaw fertilization and care

11 years ago

I have three one or two foot pawpaw trees (sunflower, mango, and wabash) that I ordered from one green world back in February. They came in tall pots and are doing well. Putting on new growth and looking good. I mulch heavy with leaves and have them on a watering system and give a good hour drip every 3 or 4 days. I have shade coverings built over them that block the 12:00 to4:00 sun which is HOT here in north FL. My question is...what should I fertilize with? How often? Any other advice for successfully growing these young plants would be great. I have some seeds I planted as a backup that just emerged and I'll be looking for some scions to graft onto them next spring. Thanks in advance for any info!

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Bradybb WA-Zone8
11 years ago
Hello gatorguy,
I have those also,about those sizes.
The information that I've found so far about fertilization is either(from Just Fruits and Exotics)Hollytone:February-May-late July/August or(from Kentucky State University) 20-20-20 every 2-3 weeks through June.
I gave them their first shot of Hollytone in February and then switched to Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 water soluble at 1 tablespoon/gallon of water, in May and am keeping that schedule. Brady
gatorguy1885
Original Author
11 years ago
Hey there Brady.

What area of the country are you in? Also where do you get your 20-20-20?
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Bradybb WA-Zone8
11 years ago
I'm about 15 miles east of Seattle.
I'm fairly certain the fertilizer came from AV Planters.Here is a link.
Pawpaws ought to grow well there once they start going. Brady

Here is a link that might be useful: Jack's 20-20-20