Which month is suitable for planting sugar apple?

When is Custard Apple planted?

Sugar-apple is usually planted in March in spring because the temperature is just right at this time, which is conducive to its growth. The planting time should not exceed October because the sugar-apple tree is not cold-resistant and is easily frostbitten. Using the cutting method when planting can make the sugar-apple tree fruiting period advance.

Planting time in the north and south : The sugar-apple tree is a tropical tree species and few people cultivate it in the north. May to July in the south is a good time to plant sugar-apple, and it will mature and be available on the market in July and August after planting.

Greenhouse planting time : Sugar-apple can be grown in greenhouses. Sugar-apple grown in greenhouses has more moisture than sugar-apple grown in the open field. The time for greenhouse planting of sugar-apple is usually in winter.

Custard Apple Origin and Planting Month

Common producing areas of sugar apples include Zhejiang, Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan and Yunnan.

Zhejiang Custard Apple

Sugar apples in Zhejiang are usually planted in March, and ripe fruits will be available from June to November two years later. Some of the sugar apples in Zhejiang are red, and taste sweet, with milky white and juicy flesh.

Fujian Custard Apple

The sugar-apple in Fujian is usually planted from March to May, and will mature in January or December 1-2 years later. The sugar-apple in Fujian is light yellow in color, juicy, and tastes delicious and sweet, with a very unique taste.

Custard Apple Varieties and Planting Months

Common varieties of sugar apples include Peruvian sugar apple, Atimoya sugar apple, Taitung No. 1, etc.

Peruvian Custard Apple

Peruvian sugar-apples are usually planted from April to June, and after about two years of growth, they will be mature and available on the market from June to November. Peruvian sugar-apples are gray, spherical or conical in shape, with tender and milky white flesh and excellent taste.

Atimoye Custard Apple

Atimoye sugar-apple can be grown all year round in tropical areas. Sugar-apple trees over 2 years old can bear fruit in spring, summer and autumn. The shape of this variety of sugar-apple is similar to that of Peruvian sugar-apple, with a smooth surface, the skin can be peeled off in one piece, and the taste is sweet but not greasy.