Thursday, January 22, 2009

PawPaw Germination


The pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) has proven very easy to germinate. I collected seed from fruit that was less than fully ripe (for eating) but reasonably ripe. I cleaned the seed of pulp with spring water. Next, I placed the seeds in a ziplock bag with moist peat moss. This was placed in the fridge for around 90 days. After removing the fridge, I cleaned the mold off the seeds with spring water and (gloved) fingers. I then placed the seeds back in a ziplock bag with moist peat. The bag was kept in a warm location until germination occured, I think this tool 2-3 weeks.