Sugar Apple (Sweetsop / Custard Apple) Annona squamosa Edible Fruit Tree Seeds

The Sugar Apple Tree (Annona squamosa), also called Sweetsop or Custard Apple, is a small tropical fruit tree cherished for its fragrant, sweet, and creamy fruits. The fruit’s segmented green rind encases soft, custard-like flesh with a distinctive, dessert-quality taste that’s both exotic and refreshing.

These non-GMO sugar apple seeds produce compact, fast-growing trees ideal for warm climates or container growing in greenhouses. Loved for both their ornamental beauty and delicious fruit, Sugar Apples bring a taste of the tropics to your home garden.

Planting Guide

• Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
• Sowing Depth: ½ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
• Germination Time: 3–6 weeks at 75–90°F.
• Light Requirements: Full sun for best growth and fruiting.
• Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy during growth period.
• Spacing: 10–15 feet apart outdoors or one tree per large container.
• Maintenance: Prune lightly to shape and promote airflow; protect from frost.

Growing Tips

• Ideal for tropical and subtropical gardens, patios, or greenhouses.
• Requires warm temperatures and protection from frost.
• Fertile, well-drained soil enhances fruit sweetness.
• Pollination improves yield—hand-pollinate flowers for best results.
• Fruits are ready to harvest when rind softens slightly and segments begin to separate.