Where to Buy Pawpaws in Washington, D.C.

1 verified place to buy or pick pawpaws in Washington, D.C.. Confirm availability before you visit. Pawpaw season is short.

Pawpaw grows wild in the woods around Washington, and the easiest way to get the fruit in the District is to order online during the short fall season. Foraged, a Washington-based marketplace, connects buyers with fresh pawpaws and frozen pulp from growers who ship while the fruit is in season, usually from late August into early October.

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Marketplace sellers list fresh pawpaws in season (late August to October, several listings sold out off-season); frozen puree and seeds also listed.

Nothing close enough?

Fresh pawpaws also move by mail in season, and frozen pulp ships year-round. See where to buy pawpaw fruit for the verified sellers that ship, typical prices, and how the short season works.

Want to plant your own?

To grow pawpaws in Washington, D.C., see where to buy pawpaw trees — specialty nurseries that ship across the US, plus how to choose grafted versus seedling trees. Plant at least two genetically different trees so they can cross-pollinate. You can also check whether pawpaw grows where you live.

The Pawpaw Report

Season-opening alerts by region and nursery restock notes from the map, grafted trees sell out in days. Monthly to quarterly most of the year, more often in pawpaw season; unsubscribe anytime.

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