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Jules Silverlock
Post     Subject: For the Love of Paw Paws Online Course with Michael Judd
Want to learn more about growing Paw Paws?


Learn from master gardener, Michael Judd, to enrich your knowledge and connection with Paw Paws.

Join Michael on an adventure that culminates in one of life’s most rewarding experiences. This a delicious opportunity to enjoy organic gardening and gourmet food at its best.

Are You Ready To Start Growing?




This image-rich immersive course will teach you everything you need to know about Paw Paws. You’ll learn:

  • Where to find Paw Paws
  • How to plant and care for Paw Paws
  • Harvest and handling tips
  • Delicious recipes
  • And much more!


    • This course will enrich your knowledge and connection with Paw Paws - from seed to table!



    LESSON 1

    Intro to Paw Paws - The Tropical Fruit of the North
  • Where can I grow Paw Paws?
  • Zones/climates & soils
  • Siting Requirements
  • Sun vs Shade
  • Spacing

    • You’ll finish this lesson with a better understanding of Paw Paws.

    LESSON 2

    Choosing a Good Paw Paw Tree
  • Wild vs Cultivated
  • Dug up vs Potted
  • Size Matters
  • Select Cultivars
  • The Bottom Line

    • You’ll finish this lesson with confidence in choosing the right Paw Paw tree.

    LESSON 3

    Growing Paw Paws
  • Collecting & Storing Seed
  • Germinating Seeds
  • Direct Seeding
  • Pots & Potting Mixes
  • Grafting Paw Paws

    • You’ll finish this lesson with a complete understanding of how to successfully grow Paw Paws.

    LESSON 4

    Planting & Caring for Paw Paws
  • When to plant and planning ahead
  • Eco-Logical Tree Care
  • Feeding/Water
  • Companion Planting
  • Pruning & Shaping
  • Insect & Disease Issues

    • You’ll finish this lesson with the knowledge to properly plant and care for your Paw Paws.

    LESSON 5

    Harvest & Processing
  • Paw Paw Pickin' Season
  • How to Pick a Paw Paw
  • Safe Handling
  • Processing & Storing
  • Foraging

    • You’ll finish this lesson with the knowledge of how to properly harvest your Paw Paws.

    LESSON 6

    Recipes - What Do I Do With All This Fruit?
  • The Flavor Gamut
  • Raw vs Cooked
  • Nutrition
  • Recipes - Traditional, Vegan, Fermented...

    • You’ll finish this lesson with the recipes to try in your kitchen.

    LESSON 7

    Paw Paws & Permaculture
  • What is Permaculture?
  • Food Forest Model
  • Agro-Forestry
  • Hugelkultur
  • Swales

    • You’ll finish this lesson with an understanding of how Paw Paws can thrive in different agriculture designs.



    Michael Judd is an avid fruit grower with over 25 years of growing experience, a Master Gardener Trainer who has led hundreds of successful projects and workshops, authored two popular edible landscaping books and presented for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, The Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. As a recognized leader in the field of Edible Landscaping, he brings practical hands-on learning for all stages of experience and interests.

    Your purchase is for 7 lessons in HD streaming and 1 PDF. Run times are as follows:
    Intro - 2.5 mins
    Lesson 1 - 31 mins
    Lesson 2 - 57 mins
    Lesson 3 - 69 mins
    Lesson 4 - 59 mins
    Lesson 5 - 46 mins
    Lesson 6 - 38 mins
    Lesson 7 - 43 mins