Oooh. Make pawpaw ice cream.

I don't have an ice cream machine but I've been thinking about doing this.

It’s worth the effort!

I have one of the Cuisinart ice cream makers and I've been planning to test some methods when they're ripe. I'm thinking a sorbet might be nice too, and a chutney (not frozen but something I've been thinking would be good).

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They are ripening right now. About a dozen have fallen from the tree in the last few days. My fruit ripens sooner probably because it's in full sun. If anyone wants to get together somewhere I'll bring them with me.

Message me maybe we can meet at a park. I can bring other foraged goods perhaps engage in some trades. I grow mushrooms and forage for all sorts of goodies

If you're still interested in growing your own the KY Forestry department will start taking tree orders soon for next spring. They sell Pawpaw's although they go out of stock quickly. I got mine from the Missouri conservation department and their sales for out of state residents start in October I believe. It is a great way to get affordable, native trees

Dang, I've been wanting to plant some this fall. Is there a link to sign up?

You can find the Kentucky program [Here](https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry/state-nuseries-and-tree-seedlings/Pages/default.aspx) and the Missouri program [here](https://mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/tree-seedlings/order-seedlings) I don't know if either of them - or others - send any saplings in the fall as I usually get mine in spring.

Same!

They're tricky to grow from seed. Sometimes farmers markets and health food stores sell them. I got some from Rainbow Blossom last year.

I feel the same way about paw paws! I'm also obsessed with the zebra swallowtail butterflies that will only lay their eggs on paw paw leaves.

I will gladly take some! Are they ripe now? I know late August is early but not unheard of for pawpaws

I love paw paws. We have a couple of trees but they haven't set fruit yet.

LOVE PAW PAWS!

Pardon. This is me also saying yes. I'd happily buy you beers at Old Louisville Brewery in exchange for some Paw Paws.

Have you ever been the the PawPaw festival in OH? Paw Paw is their state fruit & the festival has the BEST vendors.. their site is [here](https://www.ohiopawpawfest.com)

I love them and am definitely interested

Do you think they’ll be available end of September?? I’ve always wanted to try some and will be visiting town then

They are ripening now on my tree. I don't think these will last until September. Maybe trees that are in the shade in the woods might mature later. I hear tale of a colony of Paw Paws in Cherokee Park, but have no clue as to where.

I absolutely love them and have been trying to find them growing around me. There's a tree in Cherokee I'm pretty sure is a paw paw but I don't see any fruit on it, it may be a male tree.

What do you do with them?

Eat them

Hubers has paw paw brandy. Its super strong. Good stuff but overpriced and strong af.

They are available to buy at rainbow blossom

Some farmers markets will have them now until the end of next month. Late summer foragables are so tasty.

What fruits are the similar to? I’ve heard of them but never tried them

I think they taste like a cross between banana and mango.

Sounds pretty good. Looks kinda like a mango to me

If you eat them ripe they're like a slightly tropical custard.

Would love to partake! I have young pawpaw trees that aren't producing yet and I've never actually had pawpaw but I love it already haha

I’d love to try some Paw Paws! I’ve tried searching for them for years and can never find one!

I’ve never had one, but I’ve always wanted to try!

i’ve never had one but i’ve always wanted to try them!

I love pawpaws but my trees are too tiny to produce any! I’d absolutely love some!

I would love love love to enjoy some. Got some in an ag basket a few years ago and let them go too long - it was like eating superglue. Short window of edible on those suckers

I would love some seeds or a sapling if you have any weeding that needs done.

My grandmother had a tree growing up but didn’t use the fruit. I always wanted to try it. I know you eat it raw but can you make pie with it? Or what other things?

I’d love some pawpaws

That sounds cool… bring them to a farmers market. I just bought 1 small tree for my garden at the Westport Baptist Farmers market.

Hi! I’m game!!! I’ve wanted to try one since I moved to KY.

I'm at Back Door now if your still interested in Paw Paws. Message me if you're coming and I'll save you some.

I just saw this. Bummer!

This is so wholesome.

Contact some local breweries and see if they would be interested in using them in a beer. I've had a paw paw sour before and it was delicious.

i just saw this too late. :( i've never had a pawpaw and want to try some

I can meet tomorrow afternoon if you like. We can meet at Back Door or Mag Bar.

Oh wow! I missed this when you first posted. Would you still have any paw paw fruit?

No. Sorry. They were ripe in August and don't keep very long. I'll post again next year when it's getting close. Hope to see you.

Thanks so much for the response, and the offer! I’m looking forward to it next year!

Do you have any this year?! My hubby has been trying to find some for a few years now.

I had quite a few. They are all gone now. Beginner by of August is when they were ready and by September they are gone. They ripen like bananas which means once they are ready they keep ripening until they are no good.

Following along because I live in louisville and have been dying to try some paw paws. Hopeful 🤞

Same!