Where is soursop fruit grown?

Cream plant

The cream fruit is considered one of the fruits that grow in tropical and subtropical regions, and it belongs to the Annonaceae family, which includes more than 40 genera, and the genus Annona is the most important, which includes about 50 species, and the most important of these are Indian cream species (in English: Annona cherimola mill), and others. It is worth noting that the original habitat of this plant varies depending on its type. The origin of some species goes back to tropical America, or West India, and it was also found in Ecuador, Peru, and North America. Currently, it is grown in different regions of the world, and the soursop tree is distinguished by its beautiful appearance. It is possible for this tree to be used to decorate Gardens, and the fruits of sour cream are eaten after they are ripe. It is very soft, but this softness may lead to spoilage of the fruit, which is why it is recommended to consume the fruit quickly by using it with ice cream or drinking it as juice.

The fruit of Indian cream is distinguished by its light green color and spherical-cone shape. Its pulp is white in color and has a sweet taste with a little acidity. Its seeds are large in size and few in number, and their color ranges between brown and black. One piece of cream weighs between one hundred and fifty to five hundred. love.

Places for growing soursop fruit

It is believed that the Indian cream fruit dates back to the valleys located in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. In 1871 AD, the seeds of this fruit were transported to California via Mexico.^[XNUMX] It is worth noting that Spain is the country that produces the most fruit in the world. The area of the cream farms is approximately 30,000 dunums, and sales of this plant in Spain exceed 25 million dollars annually.

Suitable environmental conditions for growing sour cream

There are some conditions that Indian cream needs to grow well, and we mention among these conditions:

Temperatures: It is preferable to plant soursop fruit in subtropical or moderate-temperature regions, as it is able to tolerate light frost. Large and mature trees tolerate drops in temperature up to -3.9° Celsius. They die at this temperature or less. As for young ones, they may die if they are exposed to a temperature of -1.6° Celsius or less.
the soil: Indian custard fruit grows in most types of soil, ranging from light (sandy) to heavy (clay). Cultivation of this type of fruit requires moderately fertile soil, which drains well, and its pH must range between 6.5 to 7.6.

How to grow soursop fruit

It is worth paying attention to several things while growing Indian cream fruit, including:

Seeds: The seeds of the Indian cream fruit remain suitable for cultivation for two to three years if they are stored in a dry place, at a temperature of 21° Celsius, provided that they are not exposed to weevils or fungi. The seeds begin to sprout after 21 days, but they must remain under ideal conditions for a period of time. 40 days, then it is transferred to a pot approximately 45 centimeters deep, and remains in it until it reaches approximately 7.6 centimeters in length, until its roots grow well.
Irrigation: The soil of the custard fruit should be irrigated extensively during its period of active growth, but it should not be irrigated during the tree’s dormant period, because this may cause the roots of the tree to rot, especially in cold areas. It is recommended to irrigate it intensively weekly in the month of April.
Fertilization: The soil must be fertilized permanently and regularly. It is recommended to fertilize the soursop tree for three months, and increase the amount of fertilizer annually until the tree begins to produce fruits. As for mature trees, they need to be fertilized only once a year.
Pruning: The Indian holly tree must be pruned during its dormant period, in order for the tree's branches to become strong enough to be able to bear heavy fruits.