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Annona muricata – Soursop

$7.00 – $10.00

Soursop ( Annona muricata ) is a small, evergreen tree that grows large fruit. The Soursop tree is native to tropical regions but the exact location is unknown. The tree produces a fruit (Soursop) that is similar to a custard apple to look at, it is green, oval to heart shaped and has soft spines covering the skin. The Soursop fruit has an aroma similar to pineapple and the flesh has a creamy texture with a sweet yet sour flavour.

Sub-Tropical to Tropical Climates but can be grown in Temperate Climates with the right location and care.

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Soursop ( Annona muricata ) is a small, evergreen tree that grows large fruit. The Soursop tree is native to tropical regions but the exact location is unknown. The tree produces a fruit (Soursop) similar to a custard apple to look at, it is green, oval to heart shaped and has soft spines covering the skin. The Soursop fruit has an aroma similar to pineapple and the flesh has a creamy texture with a sweet yet sour flavour.

Annona muricata is also believed to have numerous medicinal properties and some studies support this. It has been said to aid with conditions such as diabetes, skin conditions, fever, respiratory problems, bacterial infections and with parasite control.

Some other common names for the Annona muricata are Graviola, Prickly Custard Apple, Guyabano and Guanabana.

Click here to view our page about the Custard Apple which is part of the same family.

Growth

The Soursop is a small tree that grows to an average of 7.5-9 metres tall and 6 metres wide. The leaves of this species are quite large at a mature size of 20 cm’s long and 6 cm’s wide. The tree has an unpleasant smell that to be honest is hard to describe. Fruiting season is summer through to autumn, however in ideal conditions can fruit sporadically year-round. As a tropical tree, it grows best in these conditions but can be grown in temperate regions if it is cared for properly – due to the odour of the tree, it is probably not appropriate as an indoor plant over winter though!

Note: Germination instructions can be found in the ‘Germination Instructions Tab’ below. Upon purchase you will receive these detailed instructions via email so that you have a permanent record.

 

FAMILY:

Annonaceae

CLIMATE:

Temperate (only if protected during winter), Sub Tropical, Tropical.

TEMPERATURE RANGE:

5 to 36°C / 41 to 97°F

SOIL TYPE:

Well-draining soil

LOCATION:

Full Sun – Part Shade

HEIGHT:

Up to 9 metres (30 feet)

WIDTH:

Up to 6 metres (20 feet)

pH:

5.0-6.5

GROWTH TYPE:

Evergreen, Perennial, Fast Growing

WATER REQUIREMENTS:

Light – Medium

POLLINATION:

Ants or hand pollination – Bisexual, meaning each individual flower has both male and female parts.

MATURITY:

2 years

GERMINATION RATES:

81%

GERMINATION TIME:

3-4 weeks, dependent on conditions

GERMINATION DIFFICULTY:

Reasonably Easy

SEEDS PER GRAM:

1

MEDICINAL QUALITIES:

Yes.

WEED POTENTIAL:

Classed as invasive in some Pacific Islands.

EDIBLE:

Yes

SEED STORAGE & VIABILITY:

Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 6 months.

 

FACTS ABOUT ANNONA MURICATA (Soursop)

Soursop Guanabana is native to the tropical regions of the Americas though the exact origin is unknown.

The flavour of Soursop fruit is described as a combination of strawberry and pineapple.

The flesh of the fruit is used to make smoothies, juice, sorbets, lollies, and ice cream flavouring.

Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 26 × 16 × .5 cm
Quantity

5 Seeds, 10 Seeds, 30 Seeds, Seedling

Germination Instructions

HOW TO GROW ANNONA MURICATA (Soursop)

 

Step 1

Gently rub the seeds onto some sandpaper or concrete scarify the seeds outer shell. Only rub enough of the coat away to allow moisture to penetrate through to the seeds’ embryo, if you go too far this can damage the actual seed inside the shell. This process will help to quicken germination.

Step 2

Place the seeds into a clean container of cooled pre boiled water and allow to soak for 24 hours. Soaking longer than this will not damage the seeds, however the water must be changed to avoid bacteria entering the seed.

Step 3

Fill a small pot with seed raising mix. Sow each seed approximately 1cm deep in the centre of a pot and cover lightly. Use a mist spray to moisten so seed is not disturbed.

Placing into a greenhouse or covering the pot/s with clear kitchen wrap will maintain humidity and moisture and will aid with germination. If using plastic kitchen wrap, as soon as germination begins start to slowly remove the wrap to allow the seedling to adjust to the outside environment before the plastic inhibits its rapid growth.

Leave in a warm, well-lit, or sunny location. For germination temperatures need to be around 25 °C / 77°F. If you cannot provide these temperatures in your area (or time of year) a heat mat will be necessary.

Seeds begin germinating around 3-4 weeks.

Step 4

Transplant seedlings a week or two after sprouting or when necessary. Keep in a small-medium pot in a warm location (possibly inside, depending on your climate) for first winter to protect from any frost until strong enough to cope on its own.

Temperatures as low as 5°C can cause damage to the plant and temperatures below this can kill the tree!

Step 5

Transplant to final position in spring.

Once established, will survive some cold if mulched well at the base and in a protected north facing position in full sun.

Additional water advised when fruiting.

Soursops usually take around 2 years to mature and bear fruit.

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