Custard Apple Fruit Plant Grafted

Plant Overview

• Botanical Name: Annona squamosa

• Common Names: Custard Apple, Sugar Apple, Sitaphal (India), Sharifa
  

• Type: Small semi-deciduous tree/shrub

• Height: 3–6 meters (10–20 ft)

• Appearance: Branching tree with thin leaves; produces round or heart-shaped knobby green fruits with creamy, sweet pulp.

 Care Guide

1. Sun Light

• Needs full sun for healthy growth and fruiting.

• Plant in an open, sunny location outdoors.

2. Watering

• Requires moderate watering.

• Water regularly during flowering and fruiting season.

• Reduce watering in dormant season (winter).

3. Soil

• Grows well in well-draining sandy loam or red soil.

• Tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH (6–7.5).

4. Fertilizer

• Apply compost or well-rotted manure at planting.

• During growing season: Use balanced NPK fertilizer (10:10:10).

• Add potash before flowering to encourage fruiting.

5. Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune to shape and remove weak or diseased branches.

• Avoid waterlogging.

• Mulching helps retain soil moisture.

 Flowers & Fruits

• Flowers: Small, pale yellow-green, fragrant, grow singly or in clusters.

• Fruits: Green, knobby, round or heart-shaped; creamy, custard-like pulp inside with black seeds.

• Fruit season: August–November (India).

Uses & Benefits

1. Edible Fruit – Sweet, custard-like pulp rich in sugars.

2. Nutritional Value – High in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, magnesium, and fiber.

3. Medicinal Uses

   • Leaves: Used in traditional remedies for diabetes and digestive health.

   • Bark: Sometimes used as a folk remedy for toothache.

4. Culinary Uses – Eaten fresh, made into milkshakes, ice creams, desserts.

Note:

• Seeds are toxic if crushed or consumed.