{"product_id":"colombian-xl-soursop-aka-guanabana-starter-plant","title":"Colombian XL Soursop aka Guanabana Starter Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eColombian XL Soursop Live Starter Plant | Guanabana Annona Muricata | Rare Tropical Fruit Tree\u003cbr\u003eAnnona Muricata\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind full growing and planting directions for my banana starter plants here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/zrzkc797\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/tinyurl.com\/zrzkc797\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColombian Extra Large Soursop (Annona muricata), also known as guanábana or graviola, is a unique Colombian selection of this popular tropical fruit tree that's sought after by collectors and home growers interested in unusual edible plants. Soursop produces distinctive green, soft-spined fruits filled with creamy white pulp with a fragrant, sweet-tart tropical flavor that's delicious eaten fresh or used for smoothies, juices, frozen treats, and desserts. It is one of my personal favorite fruits with a flavor that is like a mix of banana, pineapple, and lychee. Soursop thrives in warm, humid, frost-free climates and grows into an attractive tropical fruit tree with glossy green foliage. Give it plenty of sunlight, consistent moisture, and well-draining soil for the best growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will it take to start harvesting? \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 3-4 years if grown in ideal conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Grow \u0026amp; Ideal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 and up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect young plants if temperatures drop below 50F. Once established, they can take brief periods of cold down to 30F (zone 10) but expect some leaf damage. The entire plant can die if temperatures drop below 30F and the ground freezes or it snows. Grow in containers if your located in zone below zone 10.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm, frost-free tropical climates, soursop generally retains its foliage year-round. It can drop leaves when stressed by cold, drought, transplanting, or other unfavorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003ecan get over 20FT tall at maturity OR you can prune to maintain a smaller height at around 8-10FT for easier harvesting and hand pollinating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller younger trees will grow better if given some shade or growing in partial shade because they start as understory plants. Once the tree is mature it can handle full sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell draining soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eMonitor young plants and keep consistent water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply some fruit tree or citrus fertilizer in the spring and again when it starts to bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination \u0026amp; Fruit Production: \u003c\/strong\u003eSoursop is self-fertile, meaning you only need one tree to produce fruit—a second tree is not required for pollination. However, successful natural pollination can sometimes be low because each flower goes through separate female and male stages. Hand pollination isn't required for soursop to produce fruit, but it can help improve fruit set and give you a more reliable harvest. The flower typically enters its female stage first, usually as it begins to open. At this point, the stigma inside the flower is receptive and may look slightly moist or sticky, but the flower is not yet releasing its own pollen. Later, usually by the following day, that same flower transitions into its male stage. The petals open more widely and the stamens begin releasing pollen, but by this point the female portion of that flower is generally no longer receptive. This difference in timing helps explain why flowers sometimes fail to set fruit even when the tree is blooming heavily. If your tree is flowering but not setting much fruit, hand pollination can help. Collect the loose pollen from a male-stage flower with a small, soft paintbrush and transfer it onto the receptive center of a newly opening, female-stage flower. Because the two stages occur at different times, you can also collect pollen from male-stage flowers and save it for pollinating female-stage flowers when they become available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping ***Cannot ship  to AK, or HI*** \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48930236498145,"sku":"PLANTS102","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/soursopguanabanacolombianXL3.jpg?v=1786814866","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/colombian-xl-soursop-aka-guanabana-starter-plant","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}