{"product_id":"sugar-apple-annona","title":"Sugar Apple","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sugar Apple is the classic, beloved \"custard apple,\" instantly recognizable by its distinct, knobby, scale-like segments. Cracking open its green shell reveals sweet, fragrant, creamy-white flesh with a granular, custard texture that clings to numerous hard, black seeds. Its flavor is a direct, sugary sweetness with floral undertones. While it has more seeds and a less smooth texture than cherimoya, its fast growth, prolific nature, and unmistakable nostalgic flavor make it a favorite in tropical gardens worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elobed, knobby appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with defined, scale-like segments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh is very sweet, creamy, and fragrant with a pleasant, granular texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fast-growing, small tree that begins fruiting at a young age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore heat-tolerant and drought-resistant than cherimoya but less cold-tolerant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains many hard, shiny black seeds; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseeds are toxic if crushed and ingested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree is semi-deciduous, often losing leaves briefly in cool\/dry winters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straightforward, candy-like sweetness with subtle floral and spice notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creamy but distinctly granular or lumpy, like a soft, sweet custard with many seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily eaten fresh by breaking open segments and scooping out the flesh, spitting out the seeds. Also used in milkshakes and desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":43447693574232,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":43447693607000,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24\" Box","offer_id":43447693639768,"sku":null,"price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Sugar_Apple_1.png?v=1764732814","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/sugar-apple-annona","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}