Bring a tropical delight to your home garden with Red Custard Apple Tree Seeds, a premium Non-GMO variety prized for its sweet, creamy, and aromatic fruit. Known for its rich red skin and soft, custard-like texture, the custard apple (Annona reticulata) is perfect for both beginner and expert gardeners seeking an exotic fruit tree with rewarding yields.
This tropical perennial grows beautifully in warm climates or greenhouses and makes a striking ornamental with glossy green foliage and fragrant blooms. With proper care, these seeds produce vigorous, high-yielding trees that bear fruit in just a few seasons.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Seeds: Ensures healthy germination and vigorous growth.
- Sweet Red Fruit: Produces large, creamy, and aromatic custard apples.
- Fast-Growing Variety: Reaches maturity faster under tropical conditions.
- Ideal for Home & Greenhouse Growing: Thrives indoors or outdoors in warm areas.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning and care once established.
- High Yield Potential: Produces abundant fruit under full sunlight.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Annona reticulata
- Common Name: Custard Apple
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Plant Type: Tropical perennial fruit tree
- Growth Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
- Mature Height: 10–20 feet
- Spread: 10–15 feet
- Soil Type: Well-draining sandy loam or rich organic soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Watering Needs: Regular watering; soil should remain moist but not waterlogged
- Temperature Range: 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C)
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- Germination Time: 25–40 days
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally grown, untreated
- Fruit Characteristics: Red skin, creamy white flesh, sweet tropical flavor
- Pollination: Self-pollinating, but improved yield with cross-pollination
- Lifespan: Long-lived perennial fruit tree
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 24–48 hours before planting to soften the seed coat.
- Sowing Depth: Plant ½ inch deep in nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
- Light Requirements: Place in a warm, sunny location with direct sunlight.
- Temperature: Keep between 75–85°F for optimal germination.
- Watering: Maintain even moisture during germination; avoid oversaturation.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors or to larger containers once they reach 6–8 inches.
- Harvesting: Fruits are ready when they turn reddish-brown and soften slightly to the touch.
