I am a grafted custard apple variety producing golden-tinted fruits.

Improved cultivar from India; widely grown in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.

Water every 3–4 days; drip irrigation preferred.

Requires full sun.

Thrives in 25–35°C; sensitive to frost.

Plant in sandy-loam soil; spacing 4–5 meters apart.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 every 2–3 months; supplement with calcium and boron for fruit set.

Botanical name: Annona squamosa; Variety: Golden Custard Apple 1313 (grafted); Family: Annonaceae.

Fruits safe for humans; seeds toxic if chewed.

Fruits rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants; eaten fresh or in desserts.

Susceptible to fruit borer, mealybugs, and anthracnose; requires integrated pest management.

Can live 20–25 years; grafted plants fruit in 2–3 years; peak yield from year 6 onward.