Custard Apple Varieties (Atemoya) (forum)

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I've been trying to research the various varieties of Custard Apple (Atemoya) and compare them before planting one in my garden here in Brisbane.

I've been told that African pride is a slightly smaller tree but is quite seedy, also that it is the easiest to produce a crop from without hand pollination.

Presumably Pinks Mammoth and Hillary's White have larger fruit, less seeds and definitely require hand pollination.

On the webpage Gefner is said to "not perform as well" as African pride, but does this just refer to cropping or taste as well?

I don't have any idea really about Daley's "Late Gold" variety, is it the same as the "Maroochy Gold" variety I've read about on the queensland dpi website?

Maroochy Gold and KJ Pinks are also mentioned as new varieties, does anyone know if it's possible for a home gardener can source these in Brisbane? (assuming that Maroochy Gold isn't the Late Gold)

What about fruit quality? Can anyone give taste comparisons of the various varieties?

Lots of questions I know, any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Time: 21st August 2008 3:35pm

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HappyEarth says...
Hi Mark,

I might be able to answer some of your quetsions here:

Pinks mamomth definately for taste, but african pride for ease of growing (no hand pollination) and yield.

KJ Pinks and probably maroochy gold are patented and i doubt you will be able to easily source any stock of these varieties in the near future. Let me know if you can!!!

Hope this helps,

Rich
www.happyearth.com.au

Time: 22nd August 2008 9:08pm

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Mark says...
Thanks Rich!

I suspected that was the case with KJ Pinks and Maroochy Gold, I certainly can't source them :)

Good to know Pinks Mammoth (and presumably Hillary's White?) have an edge in taste as subjective as that can be.

Any idea about how Gefner and Late Gold fit into the mix? Between Pinks Mammoth and African Pride for pollination?

Anyone know if Late Gold fruits later in the season as it's name suggests?

Thanks
Mark



Time: 23rd August 2008 9:06am

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Shaun says...
Daleys have the Sweetsop (A. squamosa) that is similar and related to Custard Apple .....
Sweetsop is very sweet & yummy, but the fruits are smaller in size ....
give it a go & you'll love it !!!

Time: 24th August 2008 12:05am

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Mark says...
Hi Shaun,

As soon as they are back in stock I sure will :)

I'm hoping to put in an Atemoya as well though. Just can't decide on the variety.

Late Gold may be the way to go if it will extend my season, but if it doesn't then African pride may be a better height for the garden, and a Pinks Mammoth Strain may taste better, maybe Gefner is a compromise?

So it kind of depends on a bit on the characteristics on Late Gold and Gefner.

Cheers
Mark




Time: 24th August 2008 7:57am

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JohnMc1 says...
My late gold ripens at the same time as African pride and other Cherimoyas.
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Time: 28th November 2014 9:08pm

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sternus1 says...
Daleys have big eye in production right now, best of the sugar apples. Very impressed.

Time: 29th November 2014 1:20am

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The poster formerly known as... says...
They say seeking prop material. So don't think they have it in production yet?

Time: 29th November 2014 11:52am

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ivepeters says...
So 3 - 5 years,at least maybe.

Time: 29th November 2014 1:11pm

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sternus1 says...
well, daleys are professionals with all the right gear, so it might be as fast two years assuming they find stock asap.

Time: 30th November 2014 9:35am

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Bangkokii says...
How about the pine-apple atemoya from Taiwan? Has anybody tasted it so far?

They have huge plantations of those and it's supposed to be an improved variety.

Time: 10th January 2020 9:05pm

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