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KSU-Benson

Variety of Pawpaw Β· Asimina triloba
Productive KSU cultivar with large, sweet fruit and low seed content.
Also known as: Benson, Chappell
Edible value9Medicinal value5Other uses5
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA 2016

Taste & characteristics

Taste

sweettenderaromatic

Profile

Parentage
Kentucky State University Zuchtprogramm
Breeder
Kentucky State University (Kirk Pomper)
Pollination
self-sterile – needs a pollinator variety
Fruit weight
260 g

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering
Fruit harvest
Storage

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Description

Fruit

Large fruit with creamy yellow flesh, sweet flavour and few seeds.

Yield

High, reliable yields; selected for commercial production.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species Pawpaw unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? β†’ Check your site on the species page

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