The Custard Apple Aathachakka Fruit Live Plant (Annona squamosa), also known as Sitaphal, Sharifa, or Aathachakka, is a popular tropical fruit plant loved for its sweet creamy pulp, soft texture, and rich aroma. This fast-growing fruit plant is ideal for home gardens, terrace gardens, orchards, and tropical landscapes. The fruits are highly nutritious and delicious, making them excellent for fresh eating, desserts, smoothies, and milkshakes. Supplied by Golden Hills Farm, this healthy live plant adapts well to Indian climates and produces fruits regularly with proper care.
The Custard Apple Plant grows successfully in tropical and subtropical regions throughout India. It performs especially well in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and other warm regions. Planting during the monsoon helps better root establishment and faster growth. The plant tolerates moderate drought once established.
Use an 18×18 inch grow bag or large pot with proper drainage holes. Prepare a soil mixture using red soil, compost, cocopeat, and sand. Place the plant in a sunny location and water moderately. Monthly organic feeding improves flowering and fruit production.
Preparation: Mix compost and neem cake into the soil before planting.
Planting: Place the sapling upright and gently firm the soil around roots.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting.
Establishment: Keep under mild sunlight for a few days after transplanting.
Transplanting: Can later be shifted to open ground if needed.
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.
The Custard Apple Aathachakka Plant is valued for its rich creamy pulp, high sweetness, and nutritional value. The fruits are rich in Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants, supporting energy and immunity. Its tropical appearance and delicious fruits make it a favorite among fruit lovers and home gardeners.
Problem: Yellow leaves
Solution: Improve drainage and reduce overwatering
Problem: Poor fruiting
Solution: Increase sunlight exposure and organic feeding
Problem: Pest attack
Solution: Spray neem oil every 10–15 days
Aathachakka, Sitaphal, Sharifa, Custard Apple, Seethapazham, Sugar Apple.
Q1: When will the Custard Apple plant start fruiting?
👉 Usually within 2–3 years under proper care.
Q2: Can it grow in pots?
👉 Yes, it grows very well in large pots and grow bags.
Q3: Is the fruit sweet?
👉 Yes, it has a rich sweet creamy pulp.
Q4: Is this suitable for Indian climates?
👉 Yes, it grows excellently in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Lakshmi Pillai
results ka wait hai, abhi tak plant healthy lag raha hai.
Vishnu K
Good packaging and leaves remained green during transit.
Sneha
live plant fresh tha aur stem bhi strong tha.
Rahul Menon
Nice exotic fruit plant for home garden lovers.
Priya T
Healthy foliage and plant settled quickly after watering.
Ajith
Moisture retention achha tha isliye roots fresh the.
Haritha Menon
The plant arrived safely and looked healthy after opening.
Nikhil S
packing aur root wrapping dono kaafi achhe lage.
Kavya
Plant ka growth achha chal raha hai terrace sunlight me.
Arjun P
No transplant shock noticed after repotting in bigger container.