Learn about paw paws

The pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to America and indigenous to the entire eastern half of America. It ripens from mid-August to October and should be soft enough to come off the tree with a gentle squeeze. The highly nutritious flesh has a consistency of custard and a unique flavor, resembling a vanilla, mango, banana blend.Learn more

Organic, native, sustainable products

Owen Native Foods seeks to provide the freshest, top quality, and 100% native specialty produce to discerning individuals, fine restaurants, grocery stores, brewers, and distributors. Because we grow native species, our produce is naturally immune to pests and other diseases so we don’t have to use chemicals when growing our food.  Further, our produce has excellent nutritional values, which often far exceed levels found in other fruits and vegetables.Read more

America's Founding Fruit

The pawpaw is a true native to North America and has a long history in the United States. The fruit of the pawpaw was a key component of American Indian diets; indeed, the Shawnee even had a “pawpaw month” dedicated to the fruit in their calendar (Austin). In fact, at least two U.S. presidents favored pawpaws: George Washington reportedly enjoyed them as his favorite dessert, and Thomas Jefferson was known to have grown pawpaws at Monticello.Learn more