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Custard Apple - 10" Grow bag

Custard Apple - 10" Grow bag

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  • Sweet creamy custard-like flesh
  • Very drought tolerant
  • Fruits within 2-3 years
  • Thrives in poor soils
  • Low-maintenance and pest-hardy
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Custard apple or sitaphal (Annona squamosa) is a small, hardy deciduous tree famed for its sweet, creamy, custard-like fruit segmented into soft white flesh. Exceptionally tolerant of heat, drought and poor soils, it thrives in India's dry and semi-arid regions with very little care, often growing semi-wild. It begins bearing within two to three years, producing heavily in late monsoon and autumn. The lobed greenish fruit and aromatic flesh are universally loved. Low-maintenance, pest-resistant and ideal for beginners, custard apple is one of the most forgiving and rewarding fruit trees for Indian home gardens.

Specifications

Family Annonaceae
Native region Tropical America
Mature height 3-6 m
Mature spread 3-4 m
Growth rate Moderate
Foliage Deciduous, oblong pale green leaves
Flower colour Greenish-yellow
Flower season Spring to early monsoon
Climate zone Tropical and semi-arid subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun, 6+ hours daily
Watering Low to moderate; very drought tolerant
Soil / mix Well-drained loam or sandy soil; tolerates poor soil
Temperature 20-38C; loves heat, dislikes hard frost
Humidity Low to moderate
Fertilizer Compost and light NPK twice a year
Pruning Prune lightly in winter to shape and renew growth
Repotting Repot young container plants every 2-3 years
Propagation Seed or grafting for selected types
Pests & problems Mealybug, fruit borer; generally pest-hardy; use neem
Toxicity / safety Fruit edible; seeds and bark toxic if ingested
Difficulty Easy

Uses

<p>Grown for sweet creamy fruit eaten fresh or in desserts and shakes. A drought-hardy choice for dry-region gardens and a useful pollinator-attracting tree.</p>

Growing tips

<p>In India, custard apple thrives in hot dry areas and fruits after the monsoon; hand-pollinate flowers in the early morning to improve fruit set, and avoid waterlogging which the tree strongly dislikes.</p>

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water custard apple?
Water sparingly to moderately; the tree is very drought tolerant. Increase watering during flowering and fruiting, but avoid waterlogging at all times.
How much sun does custard apple need?
It needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily, and actually fruits best in hot, dry conditions with plenty of light.
Is custard apple safe for pets?
The ripe flesh is non-toxic, but the seeds and bark are toxic if chewed or ingested, so keep pets from the seeds.
When should I repot a potted custard apple?
Repot young plants every 2-3 years before spring into a larger, well-drained pot; eventually it prefers being planted in the ground.
How do I propagate custard apple?
It grows readily from fresh seed, while grafting is used for selected sweet varieties and faster, true-to-type fruiting.
Why is my custard apple not setting fruit?
Poor pollination is common. Hand-pollinate flowers early in the morning with a soft brush, and ensure full sun and warm dry conditions.
When does custard apple fruit?
It flowers from spring to early monsoon and fruits in late monsoon and autumn, usually starting within 2-3 years of planting.
Can custard apple be grown indoors?
No, it needs strong sun and open space; custard apple is an outdoor tree and will not fruit indoors.
Are the seeds of custard apple toxic?
Yes, the seeds and bark contain toxic compounds and should never be eaten; only the sweet white flesh is safe to consume.
What fertilizer does custard apple need?
Feed compost or manure with a light balanced NPK twice a year; it is a modest feeder and over-fertilizing is unnecessary.

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