Annona squamosa

Species

Also called Custard-apple, Sugar-apple, Sweetsop

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Annona squamosa
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Fact sheet

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Typetree

“Annona squamosa is a small deciduous tree” — How to Grow Sugar Apple from Seed (Annona squamosa) — Complete Guide

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

Lightfull sun

“full sun · min 6 hours daily” — How to Grow Sugar Apple from Seed (Annona squamosa) — Complete Guide

Waterregularly in summer, reduce significantly in winter

“Water regularly in summer, reduce significantly in winter” — How to Grow Sugar Apple from Seed (Annona squamosa) — Complete Guide

Hardiness zonesZone 10 · min +4°C

“Zone 10Min +4°C” — How to Grow Sugar Apple from Seed (Annona squamosa) — Complete Guide

Height118–236 in

“3–6 m in open ground” — How to Grow Sugar Apple from Seed (Annona squamosa) — Complete Guide

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 whenWhen fully ripe, the segments separate easily

“When fully ripe, the segments separate easily from each other” — How to Grow Sugar Apple from Seed (Annona squamosa) — Complete Guide

Edible partspulp

“The soft pulp has a naturally sweet, custard-like texture and can be eaten fresh” — Annona: Nutrition, 20 Benefits, Side Effects & How Much to Eat

Toxicityneurotoxin

“The compound annonacin and dozens of other acetogenins contained in the seeds and fruit of some members of Annonaceae such as Annona muricata (soursop) are neurotoxins” — Annona - Wikipedia

IndoorsIn EuropeContainer plant · indoors in winter

“In EuropeContainer plant · indoors in winter” — How to Grow Sugar Apple from Seed (Annona squamosa) — Complete Guide

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