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Custard Apple

Custard Apple
Sweet, creamy tropical fruit rich in fiber and nutrients – perfect for a healthy treat.

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Custard Apple
Soft, creamy, and delightfully sweet, custard apple (also known as sitaphal) is a tropical fruit rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Its unique flavor and grainy texture make it a delicious and healthy treat, perfect for eating fresh or using in desserts and milkshakes.

Custard Apple – Technical Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Annona squamosa

  • Common Names: Custard Apple, Sitaphal, Sugar Apple

  • Family: Annonaceae

  • Fruit Shape: Round to heart-shaped with bumpy skin

  • Fruit Weight: 150–300 grams (varies by variety)

  • Skin Color: Green (turns slightly yellowish when ripe)

  • Flesh Color: Creamy white

  • Taste: Sweet, creamy, mildly grainy texture

  • Brix (Sugar Content): 18–24° Brix

  • Seed Count: 20–30 black seeds per fruit

  • Harvest Season: August to November (varies by region)

  • Shelf Life: 3–5 days after ripening

  • Storage Temperature: 10–12°C (for short-term)

  • Cultivation Time: 3–4 years to fruit from planting

  • Soil Type: Well-drained sandy loam to red soil

  • Irrigation: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

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