NC-1

Sweet banana/mango flavor with hints of melon; Early ripening (Highly recommended for shorter-season, northern-range growers)

Introduced by Doug Campbell of Ontario, Canada in 1976, “NC-1” is a tried and true favorite, especially for those in the northern growing range of pawpaws. A “Davis x Overleese” cross, it produces medium-sized fruit with a nice dense, buttery texture and a mild, sweet banana/mango flavor with hints of melon. While not as highly producing as some other varieties, “NC-1” is a cold-hardy, reliable variety that will produce delicious, excellent quality fruits in zone 5. Ripens early season.

* Originates from Ontario, Canada

* Cold-Hardy

* Bears consistent crops in zone 5

* Dense, buttery texture

* Sweet banana/mango flavor with hints of melon

* Early ripening (Highly recommended for shorter-season, northern-range growers)