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Custard Apple Balanagar Green Sitafal Ata Variety Sugar Apple Fruit Grafted Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Custard Apple (Annona squamosa), commonly known as Sitafal or Ata, is a cherished tropical fruit tree. This offering is a Grafted Balanagar Green Variety, selected for its superior fruit quality and adaptability to diverse climates and soil types across India. Grafting promotes earlier and more prolific fruiting.

• Variety: Balanagar Green Sitafal Ata (Sugar Apple).
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree. Grafting ensures earlier fruit bearing compared to seed-grown plants.
• Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Thrives in almost all Indian climates and soil conditions. Excellent for both ground planting and large container gardening.

The Fruit: Balanagar Green Custard Apple

The Balanagar Green variety is highly valued for its desirable fruit characteristics:

• Appearance: Fruits are typically large, heart-shaped, and possess a distinctive deep green, segmented skin.
• Texture and Taste: It yields a creamy, white pulp that is highly sweet and aromatic, with a rich, unique flavor. This particular variety is also favored for having relatively fewer seeds.
• Culinary Use: Ideal for fresh consumption as a nutritious snack, and widely used in milkshakes, ice creams, and other desserts.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

As a tropical plant, the Custard Apple tree requires ample heat and light to flourish and produce fruit.

• Sunlight: Requires full and direct sunlight (at least 6-8 hours a day) for optimal growth and heavy fruiting. It can tolerate partial sun but performs best in direct light.
• Air Circulation: Ensure the plant is placed in a location with good air movement, which is important for tropical plants.

Watering and Soil

Proper soil and irrigation management are vital for a healthy Custard Apple plant.

• Soil: Plant in rich, well-draining soil. A loamy or sandy soil composition is highly suitable.
• Watering: Water regularly and deeply, particularly during the active growing, flowering, and fruiting phases. Allow the topsoil to dry out slightly between waterings, as the plant is sensitive to waterlogging.
• Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer during the main growing seasons (typically spring and summer) to support robust leaf and fruit development.

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