|Greetings Healthy Steem ---------------| ![InShot_20240528_160254527.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaLqDLQfV3BZivdDZ6pyTAW7ZhszdverE9TGgST4QASQu/InShot_20240528_160254527.jpg) Hi Steemians! This is another day of the week to sort for natural fruit for a healthy living. And now I'm yet to know if there is any person that dislikes eating pawpaw? Because the sweetness and nutritional content of pawpaw makes it an irresistible delicacy when prepared as fruit salad or juice 🧃. So hold on let's know the content about pawpaw. |HAVE YOU EVER HAD ABOUT A FRUIT CALLED PAWPAW? ------------| ![Screenshot_20240528-161356.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQzqTxyiWjtEeyBphgjcWWN9gUbpqU874x9eUKQ2MdBE1/Screenshot_20240528-161356.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/Dhd8YEFpN2P7rUVR8) **Pawpaw** is a kind of fruit, sweet like sugar and yellow like fanta, well I don't think that there is anyone who does not like **Pawpaw.** Do you know that pawpaw is the largest edible fruit that is native to the United States. Pawpaw saves as a delicious and nutritious food for Native Nigerian. The best way to eat and enjoy pawpaw is to eat them raw, outdoors, picked from the tree when they are perfectly ripe. But there are also numerous ways to use them in the kitchen and extend the enjoyment of their tropical flavor beyond the end of the harvest season. Pawpaw has a unique flavor that resembles a blend of various tropical flavors, including banana, pineapple, and Mango The flavor and custard-like texture make pawpaw a good substitute. ![Screenshot_20240528-161852.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWugamU6nswxBsa6NHuzEeJ8mmuk5T7UMEQmWKUGiDBCW/Screenshot_20240528-161852.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/LMzHc5AHdq4Rxi8a7) Fully ripe pawpaw last only a few days at room temperature, but may be kept for a week in the refrigerator. If fruit is refrigerated before it is fully ripe, it can be kept for up to Three weeks and can then be allowed to finish ripening room temperature. Ripe pawpaw flesh, with skin and seeds removed, can be pureed and frozen for later use. |IS PAWPAW A SEASONAL FRUIT -------------| ![Screenshot_20240528-162110.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme5aZiC2puM2PQj4QaAm5ahgX5yczEQtg9gcT3q7WG8WF/Screenshot_20240528-162110.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/NkkVZHyoRJg1Kqk89) Actually, everyone has something to say according to their own point of view. But the peak season for pawpaw can vary depending on the region and climate. In tropical climates where pawpaw are grown, they can often be in season year-round or have season at different times of the year. Well in conclusion pawpaw are typically in season during the warmer months of the year, but in must regions, pawpaw can be harvested throughout the year. |USES OF PAWPAW AND IT GROWTH -------------| There are so many ways by which pawpaw has been so useful to us, mean while there is no part of pawpaw that is not useful to human beings. * **ETHNOBOTANICAL USE** ![Screenshot_20240528-162610.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeodrdEsvrJseWcEzcsPF4Jkf7unQHpQLL7aziKFRubJW/Screenshot_20240528-162610.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/D4F6hwAVKsy6AoAL6) Well as the case my be pawpaw a well known fruit, believed to have originated in southern Mexico and Central America. This fruit is cultivated in tropical area and subtropical region worldwide, and it's also cultivated for its edible ripe, and its young 🌱 leaves, shoots and fruits are cooked as vegetable. * **MISCELLANEOUS USES** ![Screenshot_20240528-163055.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUTUkddWMGSRnEa31YLtwvfFLApKncEeL1P4CUSG2MLZP/Screenshot_20240528-163055.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/bdVFgYnh7M5XyNK27) Pawpaw has been a popular fruit used widely in folk medicine for many ailments: the juice for warts, corns, cancers, tumors, and thickened skin; the roots or their extracts for cancers of the uterus, syphilis, the tropical infection, hemorrhoids, and to remove mineral concretions in the urine; the unripe fruit as a mild laxative or diuretic, and to stimulate lactation, labor, or abortion; the ripe fruit for rheumatism and alkalinizing the urine; the seeds for intestinal worms or to stimulate menstruation or abortion; the leaves as a poultice for nervous pains and elephantoid growths, or smoked for asthma relief; and the latex for psoriasis, ringworm, indigestion, or applied externally as an antiseptic or to heal burns or scalds, or applied to the cervix to contract the uterus. **PLANTING TIPS AND MATURITY STAGE** **Seed Selection:** ![Screenshot_20240528-163353.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmahcY4LjuNDMxot9jKuufJVELavVRRKqqmEdzEFeNrX2s/Screenshot_20240528-163353.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/yEnWGJ6b6q3EXzGc7) Begin with high-quality, healthy pawpaw seeds. You can obtain these from ripe fruits. Ensure the seeds are well-cleaned and dried before planting. **Site Preparation:** ![Screenshot_20240528-163644.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdPdg9s1cwkx2DjRm4NJ3wNHXw6QQN6CGkwvUcx4aV1Ad/Screenshot_20240528-163644.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/vAqFxn6TDZdXUXW49) Choose a site with rich, well-draining loamy soil. Pawpaws prefer a balance of sunlight and shade, particularly full sun as they mature. Prepare your planting site by loosening the soil and enriching it with organic compost if necessary. **Planting Depth and Spacing:** ![Screenshot_20240528-165020.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeHqqxy9FejcNjXYGVFt1XtD7VtqAhjFUvRrwX8YF6SKv/Screenshot_20240528-165020.png) [Source](https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.freepik.com%2Ffree-photo%2Fperson-planting-tree-countryside_23-2149401244.jpg&tbnid=TmH4tM80DiR2xM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.freepik.com%2Ffree-photo%2Fperson-planting-tree-countryside_26203291.htm&docid=Y60FCy1ZV_IdDM&w=626&h=417&hl=en-US&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim%2Fm1%2F4&kgs=dd6b5783d0a434ea&shem=abme%2Cssic%2Ctrie) Plant the seeds young trees in holes twice the size of the root ball. Space them ideally about 1.5 meters apart to allow for adequate nutrient sharing and root development. **Care and Maintenance:** ![Screenshot_20240528-165425.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPYv9vecBxC8BajxLTgJqrsYUi5ZoiaopfspNhcbzG8Fo/Screenshot_20240528-165425.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/WW2F6ouUGsgc9kFq5) Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially in hot weather. Watering is crucial in the early stages to establish the plants. **Pollination:** Pawpaws are not self-pollinating. Ensure cross-pollination by planting multiple trees or by hand-pollinating if you have fewer trees. **Pest Management:** Keep an eye out for pests and manage them using local practices like ash application to protect the roots. **Harvesting:** You’ll know your pawpaws are ready to harvest when the skin starts to turn yellow. Be prepared to use them quickly, as they do not store well due to their soft nature. |BENEFIT OF PAWPAW -------------| ![Screenshot_20240528-165842.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmW5zQWES1Y5xwSnRk5M44F2ExoKu1gScZRwnWuAvUBGaC/Screenshot_20240528-165842.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/27zi1cQP8dGnhfbH6) **Eye Health:** Some of the organic compounds present in pawpaw may help prevent inflammation and oxidative stress in age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration. One of these compounds, called lycopene, may help protect the retinal pigment epithelium — a part of the retina essential for healthy vision — against inflammation and oxidative stress. Pawpaw also contains carotene, a compound that gives the pawpaw its distinctive orange color. Carotene has links to vision improvement and the prevention of night blindness. **Bone Health:** Pawpaw is a source of vitamin K. Low intakes of vitamin K have associations with a higher risk of bone fracture. Adequate vitamin K consumption is important for good health. It improves calcium absorption and may reduce urinary excretion of calcium, meaning there is more calcium in the body to strengthen and rebuild bones. **Asthma** Consuming a high amount of fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of developing asthma and can prevent the condition from worsening. This may be due to dietary components in fruits and vegetables, such as antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin D. These nutrients can assist the immune system’s typical functioning, which over-responds in people with asthma. |CONCLUSION --------------| ![Screenshot_20240528-171559.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmR9QmoGTYYSCpDPitCKQhNQwWShbwjDfSfQ3rkCTfSKsU/Screenshot_20240528-171559.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/8Jhu6LCx4oCNxw6t5) In some developing countries, the traditional use of pawpaw is being investigated as an alternative to standard treatments for a range of ailments. Pawpaw has a wide range of purported medicinal properties for treatment of diabetes, as birth control, as an antiseptic, antimicrobial, or diuretic, to control parasites, reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol. While there are only limited data to support most of these uses, there is some evidence for healing bed sores and other wounds and in treating intestinal worms in humans. **Pawpaw is a kind of fruit, sweet like sugar, yellow like fanta, let's enjoy and have a good Day, Thanks.**