{"product_id":"ksu-benson-™-paw-paw-1","title":"KSU Benson ™ Paw Paw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsimina triloba \u003c\/em\u003e'Benson'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected at Kentucky State University for its heavily productive, early-ripening, round, tasty fruit. It has a delicious flavor with hints of mango and pineapple, and a rich, fruity aroma. It is widely adaptable and an excellent choice for areas that have cooler summers. Probably on the low end of chill hours in pawpaw's standard 400-800 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 75\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually disease-resistant with pretty, smooth, green skin when ripe. Hand pollination will increase fruit set, alternatively, adding a small pile of decaying meat to the base of each tree just before blooms open will bring in the flies and beetles that pollinate these unusual trees. Shade from direct sun during first 2 summers - even mature trees may benefit from afternoon shade in hot climates. Also protect young trees from slug and snail damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy to USDA Zone: 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChill Hours Needed: Unverified; most require between 400\u003cspan\u003e -800 \u003c\/span\u003ehours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height: 10'-15'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: Full Sun to Part Shade in Hot Climates\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipening Time: Early\/Fall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination: Need Different Variety as a Pollinizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick here to read our \u003cstrong\u003ePawpaw Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot","offer_id":48649003401371,"sku":"CMFPB 4403249676343","price":32.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 1\/2\" Band Pot","offer_id":48649003434139,"sku":"CMFPB 4403249676343-2","price":32.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/ksu_benson_tm_0efe2bf8-a011-43aa-9e86-0d3999626622.jpg?v=1779967391","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/ksu-benson-%e2%84%a2-paw-paw-1","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}