Custard Apple Gold (Grafted) - Sitaphal

About Custard Apple Gold

Custard Apple (Sitaphal, Sugar Apple), botanically Annona squamosa of the Annonaceae family, is a small, many-branched, semi-evergreen tree. The Gold variety bears medium-large, gold-coloured, sweet fruit, though yield is a little lower than the Balanagar variety. It does best in dry climates and needs little water once established.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: More than 6 hours of direct sunlight; grows well in hot, dry, and winter conditions and tolerates long dry spells.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic content.
• Climate: Best in frost-free, dry climates, full sun to semi-shade.

Planting & Spacing

Can be planted in any corner of the garden or in a pot; keep it outdoors only in frost-free areas protected from cold winds.

Care

• Watering: Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry; maintain moisture near the root zone, especially during flowering and fruit development.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer monthly for the first year; 2-3 times a year, or specifically during flowering season, once established.
• Pruning: Generally pest-free; apply neem oil if any pest attack is seen. Prune any growth arising below the graft union.

Fruiting & Harvest

Blooms in summer and spring (May-September, varies by region); edible fruiting typically starts around 2-3 years after planting a grafted plant.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. Seeds and skin contain natural toxins (annonacin) and shouldn't be eaten - only the ripe flesh is meant for eating; keep seeds away from children and pets.