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

Washington

A large, good-quality custard apple selection grown in parts of the southern and western belts, valued for fruit size and eating quality on a vigorous tree.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity periodFirst fruit ~3тАУ4 years; fruit matures SepтАУNov
Expected yieldGood; large, good-quality fruit
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; large, good-quality fruit
Suitable soil
All soils

About this variety

Washington is a large-fruited, good-quality custard apple selection grown in parts of the southern and western dryland belts, valued for both fruit size and eating quality on a vigorous, productive tree. It is one of the reliable named options a grower can choose over a raw seedling for an income orchard, and is cultivated on the same lines as the other grafted types тАФ dryland-hardy, rewarding hand-pollination for good set and size, and harvested firm-but-mature for its short shelf life.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeGrafted plant (selection)
    MaturityFirst fruit ~3тАУ4 years; fruit matures SepтАУNov
    Yield potentialGood; large, good-quality fruit
    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; large, good-quality fruit

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

  • Large, good-quality fruit on a vigorous, productive tree.
  • A reliable named choice over a raw seedling for an income orchard.

Things to consider

  • As with all custard apple, hand-pollinate and harvest firm-mature for best results.

Suitable regions

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

  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra