Custard Apple - Black Custard Fruit Plant

Black Custard Apple – Exotic Red-Fleshed Variety

The Black Custard Apple (Annona reticulata) is a rare tropical fruit variety admired for its deep red-pink inner flesh, sweet berry-like flavor, and minimal seeds. Unlike regular custard apples, this unique variety combines the creamy sweetness of custard apple with a vibrant fruit color, making it a true exotic addition for fruit lovers.

Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Annona reticulata

• Common Name: Black Custard Apple, Bullock’s Heart (red-fleshed variety)

• Fruit Appearance: Dark blackish-purple skin with vibrant red-pink pulp inside

• Taste: Sweet, custard-like with berry undertones

• Flesh Quality: Creamy texture with minimal seeds in pulp

• Fruit Size: Medium to large (200–500 g per fruit)

• Fruiting Time: 2–3 years from seedling

• Harvest Season: Late summer to early winter

• Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, milkshakes, smoothies, ice creams

Growing Tips:

• Climate: Best suited for tropical and subtropical climates

• Soil: Well-drained sandy loam or red soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Watering: Regular watering during flowering and fruiting; avoid waterlogging

• Fertilizer: Organic manure + balanced fertilizer for best yields

• Light: Requires full sun for optimal fruiting

• Plant Type: Small to medium-sized deciduous fruit tree

Why Choose Black Custard Apple?

• Rare and exotic red-fleshed custard apple variety

• Creamy-sweet flavor with hints of berries

• Minimal seeds, making it highly enjoyable

• Attractive, nutritious, and perfect for home gardens or orchards

Add the Black Custard Apple Plant to your garden and enjoy harvesting this exotic fruit with its unique color, rich flavor, and creamy texture.