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Taste of the tropics!
Cherimoya (pronounced "chair-ih-moy-ah") is considered one of the most delicious fruits in the world! Most people who try a Cherimoya love it. It sort of has the taste and texture of tropical ice cream! The fruits weigh from 1 to 4 pounds and the trees are very productive. The main reason you don't see Cherimoyas in stores much is because they don't ship well -- and maybe because of the strange name? It's certainly not the prettiest fruit in the world, but hidden under the lumpy skin is a divine delight. If you've never tasted the sweet, creamy, sprightly flavor of a Cherimoya, you are in for a real treat!
Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) is a sub-tropical fruit from the Andes mountains, where temperatures are mild and nights are cool. It resents very hot temperatures, particular when nights are warm. Adult plants can survive 26-27 degrees F. when mature, while young plants need a minimum of 31-32 degrees F. In the right environment, it is a fast-growing, easy-to-grow tree that can produce fruit as soon as 3 years. It can be grown in a large container, and also in a cool greenhouse - simply prune it short if it grows too tall. It does well in part shade. Give it some afternoon shade in warmer conditions. It's self-fruitful, so you only need one tree to make fruit! Seedlings generally produce good-quality fruits, so grafted cultivars aren't necessary.
Photos courtesy of Hanns Grobe, Bob Ryskamp, and Akos Kokai
Unfortunately, fake Cherimoya seeds have been appearing from China. I guarantee that my seeds and plants are genuine!
Detailed growing tips about this plant
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