Custard Apple Seeds – Desi Seethaphalam Variety | Sitaphal/Sharifa | Fruit Tree Seeds for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 20-40 days (can be slow and irregular)
Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; best sown in summer, thrives in tropical and subtropical climates
Plant Height: 10-15 feet at maturity (can be pruned to maintain smaller size)
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 4-6 weeks
Life Span: Perennial tree (can bear fruit for many years)
Ideal Growing Temperature: 25-35°C
First Fruit: 2-3 years after planting (from seed)
Maintenance Required: Low to moderate
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 18x18 grow bag or larger for young plants; best transplanted to ground long-term

Specifications of Desi Custard Apple (Seethaphalam) Seeds

This Desi Custard Apple variety produces sweet, creamy-textured fruit widely enjoyed across Indian households, eaten fresh or used in desserts and shakes. A hardy, drought-tolerant tree once established, it adapts well to a range of soil types and requires relatively low maintenance for a fruit-bearing tree, making it a rewarding long-term addition to any home garden.

Benefits / Uses

Sweet, creamy fruit enjoyed fresh or in desserts and shakes
Hardy, drought-tolerant tree once established
Long-term investment — provides fruit for many years once mature
Well-suited to warm, tropical and subtropical home gardens
Attracts pollinators and adds shade/greenery to garden spaces

Planting and Care for Custard Apple

Sowing: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing to help soften the hard seed coat and improve germination. Sow 1 inch deep in well-drained soil; germination can be slow, so patience is needed.
Growing: Water regularly during the young sapling stage; once established, the tree tolerates dry spells reasonably well. Prune periodically to shape the tree and encourage better fruiting structure.
Harvesting: Trees grown from seed typically begin fruiting after 2-3 years. Harvest fruit once it softens slightly and develops a fragrant aroma, indicating ripeness.

Precautions While Growing Custard Apple

Avoid waterlogging, especially in young plants, as it can lead to root rot
Germination can be slow and uneven — avoid discarding seeds too early
Provide adequate space, as the tree grows fairly wide and tall over time
Watch for fruit borer and mealybugs; use organic pest control methods where needed

Other Names

Botanical Name: Annona squamosa
Uses in Indian Languages:
Telugu: సీతాఫలం (Seethaphalam)
Hindi: शरीफा / सीताफल (Sharifa / Sitaphal)
Tamil: சீதாபழம் (Seethapazham)
Kannada: ಸೀತಾಫಲ (Seethaphala)
Malayalam: സീതപ്പഴം (Seethapazham)

Grow Suggestions

Herb / Leafy Green / Flower

Recommended Grow Bag Size

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