Pawpaws Av Blake Cothron

<p><strong>Discover a fresh new offering for your farm or orchard business</strong></p><p><em>Pawpaws </em>is the first in-depth guide to small-scale commercial cultivation of pawpaws. Also known as Indiana bananas or hipster bananas, this almost forgotten fruit, native to North America, is making a huge comeback with foodies, chefs, craft brewers, and discerning fruit-lovers. </p><p>Written by, and for, the organic grower, coverage includes: </p><ul><li>Botany and the cultural history of pawpaws </li><li>Orchard siting and planning </li><li>Choosing the best-quality nursery trees </li><li>Descriptions of over 50 cultivars </li><li>Propagation and organic growing tips </li><li>Pests and disease management </li><li>Marketing and selling fresh pawpaws, seeds, and starts </li><li>Processing and producing value-added products. </li></ul><p>Get ahead of the farming curve, diversify your orchard or food forest, and discover the commercial potential of America''s almost forgotten native fruit