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Custard Apple

Custard Apple

Annona squamosa

Medium difficultySummerFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low
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Min pot size
20" pot
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Start from
Nursery raise and transplant

About Custard Apple

Custard Apple (Sitaphal) is a rugged, drought-resistant tree that performs brilliantly in the UP climate. For terrace bags, grafted improved hybrids are essential, as they fruit in just 1-2 years, stay compact, and produce massive, fleshy fruits with very few seeds compared to local wild types.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–365

Common pests and diseases

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