{"product_id":"custard-apple-grafted-balanagar","title":"Custard Apple (Grafted) - Balanagar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Custard Apple (Grafted) - Balanagar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustard Apple Balanagar (Sitaphal) is a widely grown Indian variety known for its sweet, granular, creamy flesh and reliable yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least 6 hours daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining loamy soil - tolerates poor\/dry soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm tropical to subtropical; drought tolerant, deciduous in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in the ground with 4-5 m spacing, or a large pot (20-24 inch); plant during monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate - regular watering during growth and fruiting, reduce in winter dormancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic compost plus balanced NPK every 2-3 months during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pruning after winter dormancy to shape the plant and remove dead wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruiting \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafted Custard Apple Balanagar typically begins fruiting in 2-3 years. Flowers in summer, with fruit ripening and being harvested from late monsoon through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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. Custard apple 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":45554282791047,"sku":"PG-FRUIT-CUSTARDAPPLE-BALANAGAR-01-P1","price":790.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/Custard-Apple-Balanagar-Grafted-4.webp?v=1787665684","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/custard-apple-grafted-balanagar","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}