{"product_id":"custard-apple-gold-grafted-sitaphal","title":"Custard Apple Gold (Grafted) - Sitaphal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Custard Apple Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 6 hours of direct sunlight; grows well in hot, dry, and winter conditions and tolerates long dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in frost-free, dry climates, full sun to semi-shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan be planted in any corner of the garden or in a pot; keep it outdoors only in frost-free areas protected from cold winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry; maintain moisture near the root zone, especially during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer monthly for the first year; 2-3 times a year, or specifically during flowering season, once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest-free; apply neem oil if any pest attack is seen. Prune any growth arising below the graft union.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFruiting \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlooms in summer and spring (May-September, varies by region); edible fruiting typically starts around 2-3 years after planting a grafted plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554287116423,"sku":"PG-FRUIT-CUSTARDAPPLE-GOLD-01-P1","price":815.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/Custard-Apple-Gold-Grafted-3.webp?v=1787665885","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/custard-apple-gold-grafted-sitaphal","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}