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Custard Apple (Sitaphal)All seasonsGrafted plant (selection)Updated 8 October 2026

APK (Ca) 1

A Tamil Nadu Agricultural University selection suited to Tamil Nadu and the southern dryland tracts, giving good-quality fruit on a productive, well-adapted tree for the region.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity periodFirst fruit ~3тАУ4 years; fruit matures SepтАУNov
Expected yieldGood in its target region
Suitable soilAll soils

Quick facts

Crop
Custard Apple (Sitaphal)
Type
Grafted plant (selection)
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
First fruit ~3тАУ4 years; fruit matures SepтАУNov
Expected yield
Good in its target region
Suitable soil
All soils
Release
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University selection

About this variety

APK (Ca) 1 is a custard apple selection from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, developed for Tamil Nadu and the southern dryland tracts. It gives good-quality fruit on a productive, regionally well-adapted tree, and is the sound locally-recommended option for a Tamil Nadu grower wanting a named, locally-proven variety over a raw seedling. Cultivation follows the same pattern as the other grafted types: dryland-hardy, hand-pollinated for good fruit set and size, and harvested firm-but-mature.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeGrafted plant (selection)
    MaturityFirst fruit ~3тАУ4 years; fruit matures SepтАУNov
    Yield potentialGood in its target region
    Disease resistanceNo special resistance widely documented
    SoilAll soils
    SeasonAll seasons

Sowing & cultivation

  • Spacing5 ├Ч 5 m (~175 trees/ha)

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

First fruit ~3тАУ4 years; fruit matures SepтАУNov

Expected yield

Good in its target region

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • No special resistance widely documented

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Locally bred and recommended for Tamil Nadu and the southern dryland tracts.
  • Good-quality fruit on a productive, well-adapted tree.

Things to consider

  • Primarily a Tamil Nadu regional variety; availability elsewhere is limited.

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for тАФ check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Tamil Nadu