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We had two pawpaw trees with a total of 18 fruit that I told you about in a post six weeks ago. I kept checking on them every few days to make sure they remained on the trees. Ten days ago, one fruit disappeared without a trace. I sprayed the tree leaves with deer repellent, a lot of it, to the point that Jackie, the Golden Retriever, was sneezing constantly as she came close.
A few days later, three more went into oblivion, and one tree had no fruit left. The pawpaws were still green and quite firm, but, to be safe, I cut the 14 remaining fruit off and took them inside.
Our weather has been very warm, perhaps hastening the ripening process. After three days, one fruit became soft and yesterday I cut it in half.
It tasted quite good, mildly sweet and soft, almost like eating custard. Next year, I will have to find a way to discourage the deer from eating them. It will be a challenge.
RV John said:
Hard to keep a critter out once they set their mind to getting something tasty! At least you saved a few 🙂
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Rebel Girl said:
I have heard of people putting womens nylons on fruit so nothing will eat them. They just cut then up and wrap them in it.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks for the tip. I’ve also seen a commercial grower that put paper bags around their pears.
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quietsolopursuits said:
I’m happy for you that you managed to save a few of the fruit for yourself. Keeping the deer away will be a challenge for sure, good luck!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Jerry. Now I know why the deer probably just swallowed them whole!
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Helen C said:
Thanks for sharing, Hien. I was hoping you would show us a photo. They are different sizes! Very interesting.
Good night.
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neihtn2012 said:
The smaller fruit taste just as good as the bigger ones. Hope you will have a chance to try them.
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dweezer19 said:
We sang songs about Paw Paws as a xhild but I never really knew what they were! Interesting.
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neihtn2012 said:
Now you know what they are! I did not have any idea until this year.
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