Cherimoya v Custard Apple (forum)

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Can someone please explain the difference between the two? Which has the better flavour? thoughts and opinions please.

Time: 5th May 2009 2:24pm

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peter says...
the cherimoya is a type of custard apple and from all the reading that i have done says that the cherimoya is the better flavoured one and is suitable for the colder regions.
they must also be hand pollinated in the correct manner.

Time: 5th May 2009 2:40pm

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. says...
To confuse the issue further, there are related fruits such as the Soursop, and the Sweetsop fruits !!!

Time: 5th May 2009 7:32pm

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peter says...
and rollina

Time: 5th May 2009 10:00pm

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HappyEarth says...
Hi Chris,

Cherimoya and Custard apple are in fact two diffenet species, with custard apple being a hybrid of the cherimoya and the sugar apple.

Both the trees and fruits are similar in appearance, however, the cherimoya is superior in flavour and is best grown in cooler subtropical to frost-free warm temperate areas. If you live in the subtropics grow the custard apple instead. Most, nut not all, need hand-pollination to set fruit.

Hope this helps,

Rich
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Time: 6th May 2009 7:19am

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alokin says...
custard apples are in season now, you can buy them, I don't like them. They are only sweet and have no acidity at all.
My kids don't like them either.

Time: 6th May 2009 1:57pm

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Grant says...
...and soncoya :)

Time: 6th May 2009 3:17pm

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David says...
......and Poshte, of which i have a plant not yet in the ground.Reputed to have the most perfect flesh

Time: 6th May 2009 5:10pm

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amanda says...
There is a great book by Louis Glowinski "The Complete Book of Friut Growing in Australia" which is is about the best you can find. Otherwise do a search on the internet. My african pride (Annona atemoya) is superb - supposedly it doesn't need a pollinator and i don't interfere (i have lots of bees though)

Time: 10th May 2009 7:31pm

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Gardener says...
Hi

Can anyone help? I've been trying to find where it is possible to buy Cherimoyas in Melbourne. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

Time: 16th June 2009 3:13pm

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Anonymous says...
amanda have you had fruit on your african pride custard apple without hand pollination?as i have a flower on mine. should i leave it?

Time: 16th June 2009 5:41pm

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John I. says...
Gardener, You can order them online from Daleys ( http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/Shop/South_American_FruitsCherimoya.html )

Alternatively you can also order them online from Diggers ( www.diggersgardenclub.com.au/pc-1398-25-cherimoya-custard-apple.aspx )

Or take a drive down to Diggers (Heronswood) in Dromana. You can check out there location on the Diggers website.


Time: 16th June 2009 5:57pm

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amanda says...
Hi Anonymous, I didn't hand pollinate. I wasn't expecting fruit yet (mine only 2yrs) and generally don't let any of my trees fruit until they are at least 2yrs old (it's poor practice to exhaust a young tree into fruiting b4 then) ..but I couldn't help myself.. and let them develop (in hindsight - it was a bit selfish of me and it did set the tree back)
I have a Hilary white next door - it flowered too but no fruit. I don't really know what will happen with Hilary? but they are far too young and under-developed for anything exciting to happen anytime soon.

I was growing watermelon etc in the orchard at the time of African Pride flowering and had loads of bees. They are supposed to be self-fertile. I hope this helps u.

Time: 16th June 2009 10:24pm

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amanda says...
PS Chris. "Custard Apple" is an "umbrella" name for many spp. Under this umbrella u have atemoyas, cherimoyas, sour sops, rollinias - confusing - but not unlike other spp. Perhaps if they were referred to by standard names it wouldn't be so confusing?
Maybe try researching the varieties again with the names in mind.

Time: 17th June 2009 12:21am

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Gardener says...
Hi John, thanks for the info. I know we can order from Daleys, but one had to consider the freight. I think Diggers will be the best bet.

Thanks for your help.
Don

Time: 17th June 2009 3:02pm

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Jantina says...
True one has to consider freight, but also consider the size and health of the plant you will get, I have bought from both and there is no contest about which tree is the best value, it's Daleys every time.

Time: 18th June 2009 12:18am

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Gardener says...
Hi Jantina

Thanks, we hadn't considered health. Thanks for the update, we'll wait till Daleys have them in stock.


Time: 19th June 2009 3:36pm

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John I. says...
Gardener, Another thing to consider is climate differences. Daleys will be growing them in a sub tropical climate so when you get them make sure they are well protected from frosts and winds until they have acclimatised (spring would be a better time to get them).

Time: 19th June 2009 5:07pm

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Gardener says...
John, that is probably why Daleys do not have them in stock at the moment. We have already dug a hole and were considering putting shade cloth around the tree for some protection from winter, but being that we are unable to get hold of a tree anyway, it might be a blessing in disguise. Daleys will probably have them just prior to spring. Hope it lives, it will be our first cherimoya. Thanks for your advice.

Time: 20th June 2009 11:24am

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