Annona squamosa Seeds
Common Names: Sugar Apple, Custard Apple, Sitaphal, Sharifa, Sweetsop
Short Description:
Annona squamosa is a tropical fruit tree prized for its sweet, creamy, aromatic fruits with a distinctive segmented skin. It grows into a small, attractive tree and is well suited to warm tropical and subtropical climates.
Germination Tips:
Soak fresh seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing.
Sow 1–2 cm deep in a loose, well-draining seed-starting mix.
Keep the medium warm and consistently moist, avoiding waterlogging.
Maintain temperatures around 25–30°C for best germination.
Provide bright indirect light until seedlings are established.
Germination usually takes 2–5 weeks, with fresh seeds generally giving the best results.