Grow your own tropical Annona reticulata, also known as custard apple, with these premium seeds from Bellfarm®. Each pack contains 20 fresh, high-quality seeds, ensuring robust growth and a bountiful harvest. Ideal for warm climates, these seeds promise delicious fruit and valuable medicinal benefits.

🌱 Premium Quality Seeds: Each pack contains 20 premium Annona reticulata seeds, freshly harvested by the Bellfarm® team. These seeds, commonly known as custard apple, ox heart, and bullock's heart, are carefully selected to ensure high germination rates and robust growth. The seeds are sourced from the latest harvest, guaranteeing their freshness and viability, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

🌱 Botanical Details: Annona reticulata, a tree from the Annonaceae family, can grow up to 6 meters (20ft) tall. Its branches feature distinctive nodules, and its leaves are lanceolate and smooth on both sides. The flowers, which bloom from late winter to early spring, have yellow outer petals with a purple base and reduced inner petals. The fruit is a nearly spherical, heart-shaped berry with a smooth, netted skin that turns dark yellow upon ripening. Harvest season is from March to June of the following year.

🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions: This tropical fruit tree thrives in warm, humid climates with plenty of sunlight. It is heat-tolerant but not frost-resistant. Annona reticulata is adaptable to various soil types but prefers deep, fertile, well-drained sandy soils. It is typically propagated through seeds, making this pack an ideal choice for starting your own custard apple tree.

🌱 Nutritional and Medicinal Benefits: The mature fruits can be eaten fresh, offering a delicious treat rich in nutrients. Each fruit contains approximately 1.60% protein, 0.26% fat, and 16.84% carbohydrates. Beyond its culinary uses, Annona reticulata holds significant medicinal value. The roots can treat fever and epilepsy, the bark has astringent properties, and the fruit is known for its anti-parasitic and digestive benefits. The leaves can alleviate chronic bronchitis and cough, while the seeds and leaves have insecticidal properties.

🌱 Seed Germination Instructions: To ensure successful germination, it is essential to prepare the seeds properly. Start by making a small incision at the hilum (the seed's natural scar), being careful not to damage the inner seed. This helps the seed absorb water more efficiently. Soak the seeds in water heated to around 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) for 24 hours. This process softens the hard seed coat, making it easier for the seeds to absorb water and sprout. After soaking, the seeds should sink to the bottom, indicating they are ready for planting. Plant the seeds in a nursery pot with well-draining soil, keeping the soil consistently moist until germination occurs. Maintain a warm and humid environment to encourage sprouting and early growth.

Specification:

🌱 Scientific Name: Annona reticulata Seeds.

🌱 Common Names: Custard Apple, Ox Heart, Bullock's Heart.

🌱 Seed Quantity: 20 Seeds. 

🌱 Family: Annonaceae.

🌱 Genus: Annona.

🌱 Species: Annona reticulata.

🌱 Tree Height: Up to 6 meters (20 feet).

🌱 Leaf Characteristics: 
     - Type: Papery, lanceolate. 
     - Surface: Smooth on both sides.
     - Color: Green underside.

🌱 Flower Characteristics: 
     - Flower Buds: Lance-shaped. 
     - Sepals: Ovoid.
     - Outer Petals: Yellow with a purple base, long-ovoid.
     - Inner Petals: Reduced to scales.

🌱 Fruit Characteristics: 
     - Shape: Nearly spherical, heart-shaped.
     - Texture: Smooth with a netted pattern.
     - Color when Ripe: Dark yellow.

🌱 Flowering Period: Late winter to early spring.

🌱 Fruit Maturity: March to June (following year).

🌱 Germination Instructions: 
     - Incision: Small cut at the hilum.
     - Texture: Smooth with a netted pattern.
     - Planting: In well-draining soil, keep soil moist, warm, and humid environment.