{"product_id":"annona-muricata-fro-6-stk","title":"Soursop (Annona muricata) | seeds, 5 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnnona muricata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graviola, soursop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soursop, graviola, guanabana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona muricata\u003c\/em\u003e is a tropical fruit species from Central and South America, where it is cultivated for its large, green, prickly fruits with soft, aromatic pulp. The species is one of the best-known in the Annona genus and is closely related to, among others, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/annona-squamosa-fro-6-stk?\" title=\"Sugar apple (Annona squamosa) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona squamosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/annona-cherimola-6-stk?\" title=\"Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona cherimola\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/soncoya-annona-purpurea-fro-6-stk?\" title=\"Soncoya (Annona purpurea) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and the very rare \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/araticum-annona-crassiflora-fro-5-stk?\" title=\"Araticum (Annona crassiflora) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona crassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant grows as a small tropical tree with glossy, dark green leaves and a broad, lush growth habit. The fruits can become very large and are known for their complex flavor, often described as a blend of pineapple, strawberry, citrus, and banana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in tropical fruit trees from this exciting plant genus, you can also explore the rest of our category with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/sukkeraeblefro-annona\" title=\"Sugar apple seeds (Annona)\"\u003eAnnona species\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona muricata\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun to light shade and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003enutrient-rich and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eeven moisture during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewarm and stable temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-drained tropical potting soil with high organic content is ideal. During the growing season, you can supplement with a mild, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/okologisk-godning\" title=\"Organic fertilizer and plant care\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support healthy growth and leaf development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is not frost-tolerant and in Denmark is best grown as a container plant that can be kept outdoors during the summer and overwintered in a bright, frost-free location. The temperature should preferably be kept above 15 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant grows relatively quickly under warm and humid conditions and thrives best with high air humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eAnnona muricata\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best under warm conditions. For best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esoaking in lukewarm water for 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esowing in a well-drained soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ea temperature of 22–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ekeeping the soil evenly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically occurs within 6–18 weeks, but can take longer. The young plants grow rapidly under good conditions and develop large, tropical leaves early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona muricata\u003c\/em\u003e is cultivated as a fruit, ornamental, and collector plant. The fruits are popular in tropical regions and are used for juices, smoothies, desserts, and ice cream, among other things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor plant enthusiasts, the species is particularly interesting due to its vigorous tropical growth and very characteristic fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnona muricata\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow an exotic tropical fruit tree from seed – a classic annona with great collector value and impressive fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44273463296268,"sku":"EF-AN-005","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/products\/Annonamuricata_1.jpg?v=1678269296","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/annona-muricata-fro-6-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}