SOURSOP FRUIT TREE SEEDS
(Annona muricata)
Graviola
Tropical RARE Brazilian Pawpaw
Soursop is a Member of the Annonaceae Family, also Known as the Custard Apple Family. The Fruits are Large and Oval-Shaped. The Green Exterior, which has Spines on it, Covers a White, Fibrous Flesh. They Grow Up to 8 Inches and Can Weigh Up to 10 Pounds. Soursop’s Flavor can Best be Described a Cross between a Mango and Pineapple. With an Aroma Similar to Pineapple, the Flavor of the Fruit has been Described as a Combination of Strawberries and Apple with Sour Citrus Flavor Notes, Contrasting with an Underlying Thick Creamy Texture Reminiscent of Bananas. Soursop is High in vitamin C, an Antioxidant Known to Boost Immune Health. The Vitamin Strengthens your Immune System, Improving it’s Ability to Defend against Pathogens. It also Promotes the Destruction of Free Radicals, which Can Help to Protect your Skin and Cells from Environmental Oxidative Damage. One Whole Soursop Fruit Contains 215% of Your Recommended Daily allowance of Vitamin C.
The tree is low-branching and shrubby, reaching a height of approximately 8-10 m (25-30 ft). A soursop tree can survive in both full sun and partial shade conditions, but more sun makes for better growth in this plant. The area in which you choose to plant your soursop tree should also have slightly acidic soils and good drainage.
ZONES: Zones 9-11 Outdoors, Zones 4-11 on Container Plant on Patio
Soursop Germination:
1) Use fine sandpaper or a foot scrubber to etch away the hard seed coat along its side seam. Stop when you see a lighter color underneath.
2) Soak the soursop seeds in warm water for at least 24 hours. Use a thermos to help keep the water warm.
3) Use a sterile and well draining seed starting mix, and plant seeds appx. 3/8″ inch deep.
4) Use a heated propagator mat to keep the soil above 82 degrees, keeping them only in filtered sun or shade.
5) Use a spray bottle to prevent overwatering to avoid seed rot.
6) Germination is erratic, occurring anywhere from 30 days up to 3 months. Don’t toss out any that do not sprout early as they are still good. Periodically inspect them for signs of mold of fungus. If any is present, use a copper based fungicide to clean the seeds, and replant in a new and sterile potting mix.
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