A Summer Checklist for Pawpaw Growers
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Roll up those sleeves – it’s go time!
Summer can be a whirlwind for pawpaw growers with a mix of intense anticipation, stress around weather swings, and pure delight from harvest.
Are you prepared for what Mother Nature could dish out? Explore the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website for the “Seasonal Temperature Outlook” and “Seasonal Precipitation Outlook” in your area.
Summer Checklist
- Be aware of natural fruit drops in early summer (“June drop”)
- Make sure trees receive one to two inches of water per week
- Determine a critter protection strategy
- Check grafted trees and prune any leaf buds on the rootstock
- Manually thin clusters to two or three fruits
- Add mulch to help with moisture, temperature, and weed suppression
- Monitor for pests, diseases, and other issues
- Gear up for harvesting and pulp processing with the right tools and equipment
- Stop fertilizing after the Fourth of July
- Visit our Pawpaw Festival & Event Directory to plan travel
Looking for more advice? Check out Ten Tips to Help Your Pawpaws Thrive.
Only 94 days until Autumn Equinox – and peak pawpaw season!
