Bring the beauty and flavor of the tropics to your garden with Green Custard Apple Seeds (Annona squamosa). These Non-GMO, premium-quality seeds are perfect for home gardeners looking to grow their own sweet and creamy custard apples. The trees are fast-growing, low-maintenance, and well-suited for warm climates or indoor container planting.
Known for their lush green foliage and fragrant flowers, Custard Apple Trees produce delicious fruit that’s enjoyed fresh or in desserts. With the right care, you can enjoy an abundant harvest from your own garden.
Features
- Premium Quality Seeds: High-germination, Non-GMO, and naturally grown.
- Tropical Tree Variety: Ideal for warm and humid climates.
- Fast Growth Rate: Thrives quickly with proper sunlight and watering.
- Suitable for Containers or Gardens: Can be grown indoors or outdoors.
- Rich Fruit Production: Produces creamy, sweet fruits when mature.
- Easy to Cultivate: Minimal maintenance once established.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Annona squamosa
- Common Name: Custard Apple / Sugar Apple
- Plant Type: Perennial fruit tree
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Tree Height: 10–20 feet when mature
- Growth Habit: Upright with broad leaves
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid overwatering
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11
- Planting Season: Spring or early summer
- Days to Germination: 15–25 days
- Maturity Time: 3–4 years for fruit-bearing
- Temperature Range: 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C)
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Planting Depth: ½ inch deep
- Spacing: 10–15 feet apart
- Pollination: Self-pollinating (hand pollination may increase yield)
- Lifespan: Long-lived perennial tree
Planting Guide
- Soak Seeds: Place seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
- Prepare Soil: Use a mix of garden soil, sand, and compost for good drainage.
- Sow Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in pots or directly in the ground.
- Sunlight: Keep the planting area in full sun for best growth.
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Transplanting: Once seedlings are 8–10 inches tall, transplant them outdoors.
- Maintenance: Prune lightly and protect young plants from frost.
- Harvest: Mature trees begin bearing fruit in 3–4 years.