Custard Apples & Sugar Apples For planting: Comprehensive Gardening Tips for Abundant Harvests

Grow your own Custard Apple (Annona reticulata) and Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa) trees using these premium Non-GMO seeds. Known for their rich, creamy texture and tropical sweetness, these fruits are prized for their flavor and nutritional value. Perfect for gardeners in warm or tropical regions, both varieties are easy to cultivate and yield delicious fruits packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

Custard Apple and Sugar Apple trees are small to medium-sized, low-maintenance plants that thrive in full sunlight and well-drained soil. Their fruits are ideal for fresh eating, desserts, smoothies, and natural health benefits. With the right care and environment, you can enjoy an abundant harvest year after year.

Features:

• Produces sweet, creamy fruits rich in nutrients

• Suitable for tropical and subtropical climates

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Non-GMO, naturally sourced, high-germination seeds

• Perfect for containers or outdoor planting

Specifications:

• Common Name: Custard Apple / Sugar Apple

• Scientific Names: Annona reticulata (Custard Apple), Annona squamosa (Sugar Apple)

• Plant Type: Perennial tropical fruit tree

• Growth Habit: Small to medium tree (10–20 feet tall)

• Fruit Characteristics: Green, segmented fruits with soft, creamy, sweet flesh

• Blooming Season: Spring to early summer

• Harvest Season: Late summer to fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Watering: Moderate; water regularly during dry seasons but avoid overwatering

• Temperature Range: 70–95°F (21–35°C)

• Season: Best sown in spring or early summer

• Germination Time: 3–4 weeks under warm conditions

• Plant Spacing: 10–15 feet apart

• Pollination: Self-pollinating (hand pollination may increase fruit yield)

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)

• Lifespan: 10–15 years with proper care

• Planting Guide:

  1. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

  2. Sow ½ inch deep in well-draining soil.

  3. Keep soil moist and warm (above 75°F).

  4. Transplant seedlings once they reach 8–10 inches in height.

  5. Place in full sun and water consistently during growth.

  6. Prune annually to maintain shape and improve fruiting.