General Description

The Pawpaw originates from the tropics and sub tropics of America. The Green Pawpaw is often used as a vegetable in Asian culture. Technically a raw Pawpaw, ideally an under ripe Red variety for its flavour; it is also used in salads, pickles and as a vegetable in curries. Choose dark green, unblemished fruit, heavy for their size. Remember to oil hands and knife before cutting due to its latex nature when green.

Season: Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring

Botanical Name: Carica papaya

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Availablity: January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,December

Growing Areas: 

QLD – Gympie, Innisfail, Sunshine Coast, Yarwun
NSW – North Coast
NT – Darwin, Katherine