Type
named selection, needs pollinizer
Pawpaw variety
KSU-Atwood Pawpaw
A Kentucky State University release selected for good fruit quality and comparatively low seed content. It has smooth, custardy flesh and is popular with home growers.
Season
early fall
Best for
fresh eating
About KSU-Atwood
KSU-Atwood is a Kentucky State University pawpaw cultivar with medium fruit, few seeds, mango-like flavor, and high yield potential. It is a modern named selection suited to commercial and home plantings.
Growing KSU-Atwood Pawpaw
Plant KSU-Atwood with another unrelated pawpaw cultivar for pollination. Harvest fruit only when it softens, then cool it quickly, and provide young trees with protection from drought and strong sun.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all pawpaw, see the complete guide.
How to grow PawpawOther pawpaw varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.