Cherimoya

Latin Name: 

Annona cherimola

Physical Description: 

Cherimoyas have large soft leaves. The fruit is green with many flat sections, similar to a golf ball, but is the size of a human hand. The fruit is ready when it can be slightly squished, like an avocado.

Usage: 

Cherimoyas, also known as the "custard apple", are soft like custard. They are eaten fresh, after the seeds are removed, as well as being added to beverages.

Factoids: 

The seeds are poisonous, if crushed, they can be used as an insecticide.

Harvesting Season

From: 
January
To: 
May

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