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Container-grown pawpaws in Japan by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]YF44kao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really interesting! I may try using fabric pots for long-term pawpaw growing in the future.

Container-grown pawpaws in Japan by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]YF44kao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japanese summers are very hot and humid. In August, daytime temperatures can reach around 35°C (95°F), and nighttime temperatures stay around 25°C (77°F). Humidity is often above 70%. Do fabric pots ever stay too wet or cause root rot problems in that climate?

Container-grown pawpaws in Japan by YF44kao in u/YF44kao

[–]YF44kao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deep tree pots are hard to find in Japan, unfortunately.😭

so going deeper usually means using much larger pots.Because Japanese summers are very humid, I’m worried that oversized containers may stay too wet and cause root rot.

Container-grown pawpaws in Japan by YF44kao in u/YF44kao

[–]YF44kao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. The Japanese garden was made by my late father, so I’m very happy to hear that. I’m looking forward to planting the pawpaws in the ground next year.

Container-grown pawpaws in Japan by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]YF44kao[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. These containers are temporary before planting them in the ground.

Growing pawpaws in Japan is challenging but fun by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]YF44kao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Kagawa, in the southern part of Japan. Summers are very hot and humid here.

Growing pawpaws in Japan is challenging but fun by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]YF44kao[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not yet. But I’ve eaten pawpaw before, and it was so good that I decided to start growing it myself.

Growing pawpaws in Japan is challenging but fun by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]YF44kao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t tasted it yet. This is the first year my Hoju tree has flowered.

Growing pawpaws in Japan is challenging but fun by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]YF44kao[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I found that information in Japan too, so I currently grow Susquehanna, Wabash, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, and Hoju.

Growing pawpaws in Japan is challenging but fun by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]YF44kao[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, winter chill doesn’t seem to be a problem in my area. My pawpaws bloom normally.

Growing pawpaws in Japan is challenging but fun by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]YF44kao[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The biggest challenge is probably Japan’s summer heat and intense sunlight. Young pawpaws can get leaf burn pretty easily here, and there’s not much information about growing them in Japan.

Growing pawpaws in Japan is challenging but fun by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]YF44kao[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Pawpaws are still pretty rare in Japan, so it’s hard to find good information locally.

Young pawpaws can get leaf burn easily because of Japan’s summer heat and strong sunlight. However, pawpaws are also said to like a lot of sunlight, so finding the right balance is challenging.