Annona purpurea

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Annona purpurea
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“Annona species are taprooted, evergreen or semideciduous, tropical trees or shrubs” — Annona - Wikipedia

Days to germination14–56 days

from Annona · “Germination can take between 2 and 8 weeks” — How to Germinate Annona Seeds: A Guide for Rollinia and Cherimoya – Huertas Urbanas

Germination temperature75–80 °F

from Annona · “Place the pots in a warm area with temperatures around 75–80°F (24–27°C)” — How to Germinate Annona Seeds: A Guide for Rollinia and Cherimoya – Huertas Urbanas

Lightbright, indirect light

from Annona · “Provide bright, indirect light and keep the soil moist” — How to Germinate Annona Seeds: A Guide for Rollinia and Cherimoya – Huertas Urbanas

WaterRegular Water

“Use soil rich in organic matter with good drainage; persistent puddling, sour smell, or yellowing, soft leaves indicate overwatering and risk of root rot.” — How to Care for annona (Annona purpurea)

Transplantwhen they are several inches tall

from Annona · “Once seedlings emerge, gradually acclimate them to stronger light and transplant them into larger containers when they are several inches tall” — How to Germinate Annona Seeds: A Guide for Rollinia and Cherimoya – Huertas Urbanas

Ready whenripe fruit is soft to the touch, fragrant, and slightly yielding to pressure

from Annona · “Fruits ripen 3 to 4 months after flowering.” — Annona squamosa - Wikipedia

Edible partsfruit

from Annona · “mostly for the edible and nutritious fruits” — Annona - Wikipedia

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