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Soursop (Annona muricata)

Fruits are heart-shaped with a rough green skin with soft fleshy spines. The flesh is very juicy and slightly acid, and produces a rich creamy juice which is very refreshing.

Soursop seeds and leaves are also used as a health remedy. We sell both seeds and leaves. Please email us for further details.

Soil Characteristics	Rich soil with good drainage.
Climate Requirements	Warm humid areas - can grow in most parts of the tropics and subtropics. Frost sensitive. Shallow root system makes them vulnerable to wind damage
Culture	Mulch well around the base and feed every few months. Maintain water through dry periods. Prune for convenience.
Harvesting	Harvest throughout the year with peak times in October and April. Pick fruit when dark green fades to yellow green. Softens to ripe in 1-3 days.
Length of time until first crop	Three years. Generally grown from seed, but some varieties are available.
Marketing Notes	High level of acceptability at the fruit tastings.High potential as a puree as the fruit is difficult to eat due to the high fibre and seed content.

Food Preparation

Superb dessert when puree is mixed at 30% intro vanilla icecream. Dries very well to an acid sweet leather.

Soursop Cheesecake
Soursop Daiquiri

Further information

Purdue University - Centre for New Crops and Plants - Soursop
This site is a chapter from a book written by Julia Morton. Gives a detailed decsription of the different varieties, climate, soil, season, pests and diseases and food uses. You can purchase this classic book Fruits of Warm Climates online from Amazon.

Morsels and Musings Blog - Soursop - candy flavoured fruit
Anna describes her first encounter with a soursop.

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