How does a custard apple grow?

The custard apple does best in low-lying, deep, rich soil with ample moisture and good drainage. It grows to full size on oolitic limestone in southern Florida and runs wild in light sand and various other types of soil in the New and Old World tropics but is doubtless less productive in the less desirable sites.

How do custard apple plants grow?

Soak your Custard Apple seeds to speed up germination

Wrap up your Custard apple seeds in a piece of paper towel. Soak the seeds with a bit of water and place the seeds with the paper towel in a zip lock bag. Let your seeds soak for 3 days and then plant them. Alternately, you can scarify the Custard apple seeds.

How long does it take for custard apple to bear fruit?

The Fruit takes between 20 and 25 weeks to reach maturity in sub-tropical climates where the days are not too warm and the nights not too cool. There are four main custard apple growing regions, all found on the east coast of Australia.

Is custard apple hard to grow?

The Custard apple seeds are very hard, so they need some preparation before sowing. The success of growing Custard apple from seeds depends greatly on proper seed preparation before sowing as the seeds are hard. The seed is mainly prepared by soaking in water.

Is custard apple self pollinating?

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.

How tall does a custard apple tree grow?

In Australia Custard Apple trees are grown in Queensland, and will reach between 3 and 10m in height depending on variety. They are a spreading tree and the fruit produced is sweet.