What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree - Agriculture (2)

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Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by bdon123(m): 7:11pm On Jul 05, 2025

Seeing u guys comments m happy cos na d same issue i get wit d paw paw tree for my compound.so dirts around roots affects pawpaw?

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by omoredia: 7:34pm On Jul 05, 2025

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Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by iamL(f): 7:39pm On Jul 05, 2025

Sp33i:
Stop pouring dirts around the roots. The tree is absorbing dirt and dishing out what is being put to it.

Clear the entire ground around the roots and begin to treat it for three months. Make mixture if herbs like Bitter leaf, Ginger and Garlic, blend and use it to water the tree regularly for months till you notice change. Your tree has absorbed too much dirt and it has caused it to become sickly

This is wow. Any plant treated like this will be very healthy just like humans take agbo.

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by ayoncox: 7:53pm On Jul 05, 2025

Lawalemi:
I planted this pawpaw tree in my compound and I've just plucked the first set of fruits. Months after, the fruits are going bad on the tree.
Please what is the problem and solution?

mycelium fungi, it's poisonous and can trigger cancer, remove all pawpaw and replant seeds, let's the tree bring new paw paw if it repeats itself cut it down

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by DrTee1(m): 7:59pm On Jul 05, 2025

Nairaland is a perfect measure of the extent of ignorance in Nigeria.

Like a few people have written, this is a disease affecting the fruit, yet people are writing about ginger and all what not.

Even ginger farmers deal with diseases like this to their plants.

If you don't know something, must you type? Blood of the lamb! This is the resultant effect of all the examination malpractices and miracle centre frauds in our education system. Our people have been returned to primitive cognitive capacities.

As it is, we apparently have to aggressively rejig our educational value system from top to bottom.

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by DrTee1(m): 8:02pm On Jul 05, 2025

Now, this is what AI offers:

Based on the image provided, the pawpaw fruits show signs of discoloration, dark spots, and what appears to be a fuzzy or mold-like growth, particularly on the lower fruits. This strongly suggests a fungal infection.

Here's a breakdown of the likely infection, causes, and solutions:

Likely Infection:
The symptoms are highly indicative of a fungal disease, with anthracnose being a very common and strong possibility for pawpaw. Other fungal diseases like powdery mildew or various fruit rots could also present similar symptoms, but anthracnose is a prime suspect given the dark, sunken lesions often associated with fruit infection.
Likely Causes:
* High Humidity and Moisture: Fungal spores thrive in moist environments. Prolonged periods of rain, high humidity, or poor air circulation around the tree create ideal conditions for fungal growth and spread.
* Poor Air Circulation: Densely planted trees or overgrown foliage can restrict airflow, trapping moisture and promoting fungal development.
* Wounding/Damage: Any physical damage to the fruit (e.g., from insects, wind, or handling) can create entry points for fungal spores.
* Infected Plant Debris: Fungal spores can overwinter in infected plant material (leaves, fallen fruit) on the ground, serving as a source of inoculum for new infections.
* Splashing Water: Rain or irrigation water can splash fungal spores from the soil or infected plant parts onto healthy fruits and leaves.
* Lack of Sanitation: Not removing diseased fruits or plant parts allows the fungal spores to continue multiplying and spreading.
Likely Solutions:
Addressing fungal infections in pawpaw involves a combination of cultural practices, sanitation, and potentially fungicides:
* Pruning for Air Circulation:
* Remove excess foliage: Carefully prune the tree to improve air circulation within the canopy, reducing humidity around the fruits.
* Remove crossing branches: Eliminate branches that rub against each other, as this can create wounds.
* Sanitation:
* Remove infected fruits and plant parts: Immediately remove and destroy any infected fruits (both on the tree and fallen on the ground) and diseased leaves. Do not compost them, as this can spread the disease.
* Clear debris: Keep the area around the base of the tree free of plant debris.
* Watering Practices:
* Water at the base: If irrigation is used, water the base of the tree rather than overhead to avoid wetting the foliage and fruits unnecessarily.
* Water in the morning: This allows the foliage to dry out during the day, reducing the time moisture is present.
* Fungicide Application (if necessary and appropriate):
* Consult local agricultural extension: Before applying any fungicide, it's crucial to consult with a local agricultural extension service or an expert. They can accurately identify the specific fungus and recommend appropriate, locally approved fungicides.
* Common fungicides for anthracnose: Fungicides containing active ingredients like copper, mancozeb, or azoxystrobin are often used for anthracnose, but specific recommendations vary by region and regulations.
* Follow instructions: Always follow the product label instructions for mixing, application rates, and pre-harvest intervals.
* Nutrient Management:
* Balanced fertilization: Ensure the tree receives adequate and balanced nutrients. A healthy, vigorous tree is generally more resistant to diseases. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can promote lush, susceptible growth.
* Disease-Resistant Varieties (for future planting):
* If planting new pawpaw trees, consider varieties known for their resistance to common fungal diseases in your area.
By implementing these solutions, you can help manage the current infection and prevent future outbreaks, leading to healthier pawpaw trees and better fruit yields.

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by Godmind2022(m): 8:15pm On Jul 05, 2025

Lawalemi:
I planted this pawpaw tree in my compound and I've just plucked the first set of fruits. Months after, the fruits are going bad on the tree.
Please what is the problem and solution?

Pack ashes around the pawpaw tree as much as possible.

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by Mariangeles(f): 8:24pm On Jul 05, 2025*

Lawalemi:
I planted this pawpaw tree in my compound and I've just plucked the first set of fruits. Months after, the fruits are going bad on the tree.
Please what is the problem and solution?

Plant another one. (Even more than one)
They don't take long to grow and bear fruits.

Godmind2022:
Pack ashes around the pawpaw tree as much as possible.

What do the ashes do?

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by lexy2014: 8:36pm On Jul 05, 2025

Lawalemi:
Thanks so much. I'll try to clear the base as advised

You are saying that your pawpaw tree was heavily surrounded by filth?

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by seborrhic: 8:52pm On Jul 05, 2025

Sp33i:
Stop pouring dirts around the roots. The tree is absorbing dirt and dishing out what is being put to it.

Clear the entire ground around the roots and begin to treat it for three months. Make mixture if herbs like Bitter leaf, Ginger and Garlic, blend and use it to water the tree regularly for months till you notice change. Your tree has absorbed too much dirt and it has caused it to become sickly

Spreading and propagating ignorance with a full chest.
Yet people liked this rubbish you posted!

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by Sp33i: 9:00pm On Jul 05, 2025

iamL:
This is wow. Any plant treated like this will be very healthy just like humans take agbo.

Exackingly. You get the point correctly. We should treat plants like sick humans too

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by Exceed15: 9:07pm On Jul 05, 2025

It could be pest attack

This comment is quality enough

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by mankan2k7(m): 10:14pm On Jul 05, 2025

When something like this happened to my pawpaw, I wrote Holy Ghost fire, Jesus on the pawpaw tree. Within few weeks, I got a good pawpaw again.

I can't explain more than this but it worked for me.

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by AllBlack: 10:20pm On Jul 05, 2025

Ancecoker:
Iffa ea... That's the speech of the pawpaw. It is naturally bad like that. We had that kind of pawpaw in the past we had to cut it down to allow better ones grow.

try going to night school. it will help you a whole lot.

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by Honestey: 10:31pm On Jul 05, 2025

Lawalemi:
Thanks so much. I'll try to clear the base as advised

Remember to add paracetamol to the water, it will work on its root to get strong again

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by drimzsmoke(m): 2:46am On Jul 06, 2025

Lawalemi:
Thanks so much. I'll try to clear the base as advised

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Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by drimzsmoke(m): 2:47am On Jul 06, 2025

sliqboy:
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Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by stanvesco(m): 4:33am On Jul 06, 2025

Lawalemi:
I planted this pawpaw tree in my compound and I've just plucked the first set of fruits. Months after, the fruits are going bad on the tree.
Please what is the problem and solution?

Your tree is spitting out money for you.

That's the enzymes called papain and it's a proteolytic enzyme. It can be used to soften meat,.

Do as the first poster said tho

Clean the environment

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by RolexOfGeneva(m): 7:00am On Jul 06, 2025

Sp33i:
Stop pouring dirts around the roots. The tree is absorbing dirt and dishing out what is being put to it.

Clear the entire ground around the roots and begin to treat it for three months. Make mixture if herbs like Bitter leaf, Ginger and Garlic, blend and use it to water the tree regularly for months till you notice change. Your tree has absorbed too much dirt and it has caused it to become sickly

Your comment doesn't sound scientific at all. For all I know, plants take in nutrients so from manure and manure is also dirt.

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by imagrg(m): 12:20pm On Jul 06, 2025

What village people cannot do does not exist! shocked

If you actually harvested the first fruits without observing what is happening now, then it should call for alarm.
Go and see a native doctor please. Village people could be the ones eating it spiritually.
If I were you, I will cut it down. It could have been made a coven.

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by maasoap(m): 4:11pm On Jul 06, 2025

dalitigator:
Na like this human being still be now. That advise eeeee. Some sickness na dirty dey cause am. Use the same method to clean your system.

You are a correct guy.

The reason and solution tire me sef no be small. Plants and dirty are the same now, all living things

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by maasoap(m): 4:13pm On Jul 06, 2025

Amuluonyenaego:
Look for pesticides, it’s the season of pests on the trees, just sprinkle it around the roots and thank me later.

Spray the roots to control the pests, really? Not the leaves, stem or fruits. I don't get it

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by maasoap(m): 4:17pm On Jul 06, 2025

Ernerstdavid55:
Dis is not the best variety of pawpaw
They are better and more sweeter ones
Like dis one

You are correct. My pawpaw fruits don't have seeds. Everyone I gave keeps asking for more.

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by maasoap(m): 4:23pm On Jul 06, 2025*

Desusi:
Wow wow.l had thought that pawpaw tree cannot do well in my compound. I experience same for years until l changed my orientation. At the moment, l have 12 trees in my compound giving me much satisfaction and little change. There are varieties of pawpaw. choose the right species and you are good to go. You can get good ones from these mallam selling pawpaws at bus stop. Endeavor to water it often time and indeed keep the environment clean.Good luck

This is what I did. Bought a very big pawpaw, dried the seeds, planted it, watered it. In fact, when we relocated, I carried the seedlings with me to my new location until it was ready for transplanting. Today, the result of my efforts is satisfactory cheesy

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Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by SouthernPlateau: 4:55pm On Jul 06, 2025

Take serious the first post of the Comments section then go and buy Laraforce Gold, Golden Borth fungicide mix and spray.

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Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by Mariangeles(f): 7:34pm On Jul 06, 2025

maasoap:
You are correct. My pawpaw fruits don't have seeds. Everyone I gave keeps asking for more.

How then does one replant?
I don't trust fruits with no seeds.

Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by Godmind2022(m): 8:18pm On Jul 07, 2025

Mariangeles:
Plant another one. (Even more than one)
They don't take long to grow and bear fruits.

What do the ashes do?

The ashes serves as pesticide. It would stop the spoilage immediately.

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Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by maasoap(m): 12:29pm On Jul 08, 2025

Mariangeles:
How then does one replant?

That means no replant. And the funny thing is that I got the seeds from the pawpaw I bought. Now that it is fruiting, no seeds.

I don't trust fruits with no seeds.

Fear of unknown cheesy

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Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by Mariangeles(f): 12:43pm On Jul 08, 2025*

maasoap:
That means no replant. And the funny thing is that I got the seeds from the pawpaw I bought. Now that it is fruiting, no seeds.

Fear of unknown

Okay. The fruits will eventually grow seeds then.
The first set of pawpaws we had from our tree had little to no seeds in them.
Then we found much seeds in later ones.

You know what I think, pawpaw is the pregnant teenager of fruit trees.
They start to bear fruit before they fully mature. 😀

Godmind2022:
The ashes serves as pesticide. It would stop the spoilage immediately.

Okay. Thank you.

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Re: What Is Happening To My Pawpaw Tree by Yampotatocarrot(m): 5:40pm On Jul 09, 2025

Mariangeles:
Okay. The fruits will eventually grow seeds then.
The first set of pawpaws we had from our tree had little to no seeds in them.
Then we found much seeds in later ones.

You know what I think, pawpaw is the pregnant teenager of fruit trees.
They start to bear fruit before they fully mature.

Okay. Thank you.

Okay, I just had to comment here...

Seeing pawpaw as pregnant teenagers... Was busy trying to imagine it and I bursted out laughing... Your imagination eh, lool

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