{"product_id":"cherimoya-10-bag","title":"Cherimoya - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherimoya is a small, semi-deciduous subtropical tree from the Andes, closely related to the custard apple (sitaphal). It bears large, heart-shaped, scaly green fruit with soft, fragrant, creamy white pulp that tastes like a blend of banana, pineapple and pear. The tree grows well in mild, frost-free hills with cool winters and warm summers. In India it suits higher elevations of the Western Ghats, Nilgiris and parts of the Deccan. Trees need hand pollination for reliable, well-shaped fruit. Deep, well-drained soil and protection from strong wind produce the best harvests of this gourmet fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnonaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndean South America (Ecuador, Peru)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-7 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-deciduous, soft green ovate leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-yellow, fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubtropical, mild-temperate hills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular in growth; reduce in dormancy, avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, fertile, well-drained loam, pH 6.5-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal 17-25C; dislikes hard frost and extreme heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; very dry heat harms fruit set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced NPK plus compost 2-3 times a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight shaping in dormancy; open the canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRe-pot young grafts every 1-2 years before field planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafting onto seedling rootstock; seed for stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, fruit borer, seed borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds and bark toxic; ripe pulp edible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to challenging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEaten fresh as a dessert fruit, scooped from the skin, and used in ice creams, smoothies and sorbets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in frost-free hill gardens or cool Deccan pockets and hand-pollinate flowers in the evening for full, well-filled fruit. Mulch heavily and shelter from hot, dry winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a cherimoya tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during active growth and fruiting to keep soil evenly moist, then cut back during the dormant leaf-drop period and never let roots stay waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does cherimoya need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt prefers full sun to light shade; young plants appreciate some afternoon shade in hot regions, but mature trees fruit best with plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs cherimoya safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ripe pulp is edible, but the seeds, bark and leaves contain toxic compounds, so keep seeds and prunings away from pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how do I repot a young cherimoya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRe-pot grafted plants every one to two years in the cool season into a larger container with well-drained mix before moving them to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is cherimoya propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed varieties are grafted onto seedling rootstock; seeds are used only to raise rootstock as they do not come true to type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my cherimoya set few fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts flowers are poorly pollinated by local insects, so hand-pollinating with a small brush in the evening dramatically improves fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does cherimoya flower and fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers in spring to early summer and fruit matures over several months, typically ripening in the cooler months in Indian hill climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan cherimoya be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an outdoor orchard tree; only very young plants can be kept in pots indoors briefly, but they need full outdoor sun to fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs cherimoya toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe flesh is safe to eat, but the seeds, bark and leaves are toxic and the seeds should never be chewed or swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer suits cherimoya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed with a balanced NPK plus generous compost two to three times a year during the growing season for healthy growth and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256086167798,"sku":"PLT-CHERIMOYA-B10-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-annona-cherimola-hanuman-phal-grafted-plant-16968915583116.jpg?v=1783920745","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/cherimoya-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}