Introduction to Custard AppleSugar apple, also known as sugar apple, Buddha's head fruit, and ringo, is a plant of the Annonaceae family and the genus Annona. It blooms from May to June and the fruit ripens from June to November. Sugar apple is also called sugar apple. Its varieties include common sugar apple, South American sugar apple, Atme sugar apple, soursop, soursop, hairy sugar apple, ox heart sugar apple, and smooth sugar apple. Custard Apple Planting ConditionsSugar-apple prefers an environment with plenty of sunlight and is relatively shade-tolerant. The plant grows healthily with sufficient light and the leaves are thick, which can improve the quality of the fruit. It is not intolerant to low temperatures and is sensitive to water. Too much or too little water will affect normal growth. Sugar-apple has a strong adaptability to all types of soil and can grow well in sandy to clay loam soils. Climate of Custard Apple Growing AreasCustard apple likes a warm environment. The optimum growth temperature is 25-32 degrees on average, and the average minimum is 15-25 degrees. The most suitable temperature for fruit ripening is 25-30 degrees, and it must not be lower than 0 degrees. Appropriate low temperatures in winter can quickly drop leaves and promote germination. Suitable areas for growing sugar applesCustard apple prefers a warm environment. It grows best in places with an average annual temperature of 21-23 degrees, an annual rainfall of 1200-1800 mm, and an air humidity of 70-95%. During the cultivation process, shelterbelts should be built to prevent wind damage that leads to root and rhizome rot. It is cultivated in Zhejiang, Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan and Yunnan provinces in China. Custard apple planting timeThe best time to plant sugar apples is around March in spring, the flowering period is from May to June, and the fruit ripening period is from June to November. The rising temperature is conducive to the growth of the plants. In areas with lower temperatures, you can cover the plants with insulation film, or you can cultivate them in a greenhouse depending on the number of plants planted. Benefits of Custard Apple PlantingThe sugar apple is very similar to the lychee, so it can also be called "sugar apple". It is a famous fruit in tropical regions. It contains protein, fat, and sugar. The oil content of the seeds is up to 20%. The bark fiber can be used to make paper and the roots can be used for medicinal purposes. It is effective in treating acute dysentery, mental depression, and spinal bone diseases. The fruit can treat malignant sores and swelling. |
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