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Pawpaw: Our Native "Tropical" Fruit

Pawpaw hanging on a branch
Event Date(s)
Event Time
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Location
Allerton Public Library 4000 Green Apple Lane Monticello
County
Piatt

The pawpaw, a fruit tree native to Illinois, has been gaining popularity in recent years. Pawpaw fruits are North America’s largest fruit, measuring between three and six inches long, and as people discover the unique flavor of the pawpaw, interest in learning how to grow pawpaws has also increased. 

Join Extension Educator Doug Gucker for this free workshop and explore the history of the pawpaw tree and how to grow this fruit at home. Participants will also be able to sample a pawpaw bread and discover the truly uniqueness of this fruit's flavor.

Register by September 15! For questions, please call 217-877-6042 or email dgucker@illinois.edu.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact