Sugar Apple and Atemoya Production in Florida
The demand for high quality sugar apples is good to excellent. Previously the demand for high quality atemoya was good however there is a lack of grower awareness and current demand is unknown. For sugar apple and atemoya production to be successful, planting sites must be warm to hot, have no to low probability of exposure to freezing temperatures, be wind protected, and not prone to flooding. Atemoya is more cold tolerant than sugar apple, potentially increasing the areas it may be planted. Current production constraints include low percent fruit set, low yields and short postharvest shelf life; these are under investigation. All current recommendations are based on science, experience, and grower-based economic data.
Contact: Jonathan Crane
Contact: Jonathan Crane
Subtopics
Publications
- Sugar Apple Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
- Atemoya Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
- Cost Estimates of Producing Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa L.) in South Florida
- Managing Your Tropical Fruit Grove under Changing Water Table Levels
- Pollinator and Insect/Mite Management in Annona spp.
- Preparation for and Recovery from Hurricanes and Windstorms for Tropical Fruit Trees in the South Florida Home Landscape
- Preparing for and Recovering from Hurricane and Tropical Storm Damage to Tropical Fruit Groves in Florida
