Low humidity is harmful for pollination and fertilization. The Custard Apple withstands drought conditions cloudy weather and also when the temperatures go below 15 deg. Annual rainfall of cm is optimum, though it can withstand higher rainfall. Soil: The Custard Apple is not very particular about soil conditions and flourishes in all types of soils like shallow, sandy, but fails to grow if the subsoil is ill drained. It can grow well in deep black soils provided they are well drained. A little salinity or acidity does not affect it but alkalinity, chlorine, poor drainage or marshy-wet lands hamper the growth and fruiting.
Varieties: The following are some of the varieties grown in different agro-climatic regions of the country. Propagation: The annonas are commonly propagated by seeds. Recently some researchers have developed some techniques in vegetative methods and budding can be adopted for multiplication.
The seedlings of local custard apple have proved a good root stock for many improved varieties and hybrids. Seeds treated with ppm for 24 hours germinate quickly and uniformly. Planting and Season: Planting is done during rainy season. The pits of 60x60x60 cm at spacing 4x4 or 5x5 or 6x6 depending on soil type are dug prior to monsoon and filled with a good quality FYM, single super phosphate and neem or Karanj cake under dry conditions and with drip irrigation system planting at 6x4 meters has given good growth and better fruit setting.
Interculturing: For good plant growth, the weeding should be done to keep away the weeds. Intercropping with some legumes, peas, beans and merigold flowers are commonly taken by the growers. Normally, no crop is taken during winter as the plants go under rest. This creates a very visually interesting look especially when the tree is in bloom. The pale bronze flowers of this tree have a visual style that is just as unique as the fruit itself. The fruit of this tree looks something like an apple with dragon scales.
The unique segmented nature of the fruit also extends inward to its flesh. When the fruit ripens on the branch, the segments naturally begin to peel apart. There is one big characteristic of this tree that you need to keep in mind. The seeds of this tree are very poisonous. Ingesting these seeds can quickly lead to illness and health problems. While the flesh of the fruit is perfectly safe for human consumption, care needs to be taken that you do not cook or eat the seeds.
Since the Custard apple is not technically an apple tree, we can expect that its planting zones will be very different from your everyday apple. This is a tropical tree typically grown in the Americas as well as in some Asian countries. As such, it has a much hotter climate requirement than members of the malus domestica family. These are very hot climates and not very many places in North America meet these temperature requirements.
There are several examples of these trees successfully growing in southern states like Florida, South Carolina, and Southern California.
Spacing the Custard apple tree can be a little bit tricky. These trees have the ability to grow up to twenty feet In terms of their spread. This means that they can easily crowd out other plants if they are grown too close to their neighbors. If you plan on growing a Custard apple in your yard, you should plan ahead and give this tree plenty of breathing room.
The Custard apple is technically self-pollinating. You only need one of these trees in order for them to bear fruit in the coming season. However, they do better in the presence of pollinators. In their native habitats, the Custard apple is pollinated by a specific type of beetle that favors this tree. These trees are not known to be particularly challenging to grow, but they are uncommon in North America.
This means that you might come up against unique circumstances that other people who have attempted to grow this tree have not yet faced. Just like members of the malus domestica family, the Custard apple tree requires full sunlight. This should be no surprise considering that this tree is at home in tropical climates. The Custard apple tree is only mildly drought-tolerant. This tree requires mm of annual rainfall a year in order to stay healthy. If this tree experiences a considerable drought, it can bear fruit inconsistently for a season or two.
Pruning the Custard apple tree is a bit more intensive than pruning your standard malus domestica. Custard apples are very heavy fruit and can weigh down the branches of this tree. This operation can be a little intense if it involves removing up to two-thirds of the growth from the previous year. We will update soon about the nurseries and consulting services of farming.
However, the leaves started to turn palish months after I transferred them to soil. What should be the method and frequency of aforementioned care? Soil zone- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. When you transplant, did you sufficient moisture in the root system?.
In some cases, Low nitrogen in the soil may cause this. Check with any soil testing people make sure the soil is fertile. I am from Tumkur district. Where can I buy fruits plants near to me. I need plant varieties information on these. I am looking to grow these above fruits trees in 4 archers land. Please suggest. I am from Anantapur district, underground water is very less in our area. Please advise that the only custard apple tree with me in Delhi is producing some small black fruit.
I have 6 acres of dry land with sufficient water suppl, in Western part of Chittoor Dist. I want your advice on density of plantation, varieties that fetch max. I am in solapur. I have a sitaphal tree which is 3 to 4 years old. I had beared 3 fruits and 4 buds. All the fruits have fallen down. And the buds also fallen down. Should Sitaphal be grown in pairs only. I have a small farm and have planted only 1 Sitaphal tree which I got from a local nursery.
Should I plant one more at a 5 or 6 mtr distance from it? Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. Fruit Farming. Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Password recovery. A step by step guide for custard apple farming: Today, we are discussing the Profitable Custard Apple farming techniques, cultivation of sugar apple , Sitaphal or Sitafal farming, planting methods, care, yield, and harvest.
Custard Apple Farming. Introduction: Custard apple Annona squamosa also known as Sitaphal in India, is a delicious dry land fruit. Table of Contents. Last Updated: May 1, Author: Jagdish Reddy. AgriFarming App. Download now! Need a guidance on sitaphal farming. Please advise more on Custard apple farming. Seetafal is best plant. We planted in three acres in high density plants in three acres. Which variety is suitable for Warhad region in Maharashtra and what should be the spacing.
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