Sugar Apple Seeds (Annona squamosa)

Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa) is a small tropical fruit tree with slender branches, glossy leaves, pale green flowers, and distinctive segmented fruit.

Also known as: Custard apple, Sweetsop, Sitaphal, Sharifa, Anón, Pomme cannelle, Fruta-do-conde, Noi na and Atis.

For cultivation, choose a warm, frost-free position with full sun or very bright light and shelter while the plant is young. Use a fertile, well-draining sandy or loamy mix that holds some moisture without becoming waterlogged. Freshly sown containers should have drainage and good air movement. Natural seed lots vary, so emergence speed and the number of seedlings depend on pretreatment, temperature, moisture, and the grower's conditions.

Seed starting: Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow them 2–3 cm deep, keep the medium evenly moist, and maintain warmth near 24–30°C. Label the container with the sowing date, keep it out of standing water, and check moisture regularly. Do not discard a sound pot simply because individual seeds emerge at different times.

After emergence, Give seedlings bright light as soon as they emerge and improve air movement around the pots. Transplant after several true leaves form, then water deeply but allow excess moisture to drain.

Seeds are intended for propagation. Before planting outdoors, confirm that the species and your growing method are suitable for your climate, available space, and local rules.