Custard apples

Organic cherimoyas from Huerta de Pancha A very popular fruit fleshy and with a sweetness incomparable. You haven’t tried one like it!

Season: October to February.

This product is is shipped only Mondays and Thursdays.

Characteristics of cherimoyas

The cherimoyas from Pancha’s orchard are very fleshy fruitsof small small caliber and with an incomparable incomparable sweetness. The custard apple pulp is covered by a thin green skinapparently scaly, inedible.

Its interior is made up of a white and creamy pulp, with a sweet flavor that recalls the pear, although with certain acid touches that recall a mixture of pineapple and banana.

The pulp contains black seeds, which are easily detached.

Custard apple cultivation in the Axarquia region

The custard apple is a tropical fruitfruit, which is very delicate and sensitive to temperature changes. Therefore, it is best developed in warm environmentsenvironments, such as the tropical coast of Malaga. That is why the Axarquia region is perfect for the correct cultivation and harvesting of cherimoyas.

The cultivation of cherimoyas in the Huerta de Pancha is carried out under optimal conditions optimal conditions for the birth and growth of this plant. For this purpose, the land is free of weeds, and the soil has the necessary nutrients needed to stimulate to stimulate fruit growth.

As for watering the cherimoya tree, it should be regular but moderate. Custard apples are a warm and dry climate species, so they need a sufficient water to maintain to keep the soil soil moist, but not saturatedbut not saturated.

In addition, we regularly use regularly use organic and mineral fertilizers to ensure the absorption and accumulation of the previously mentioned nutrients. We prune the custard apple tree in order to control shape and size of the plant. We prune excessive branches, as well as maintenance branches at the beginning of each season.

As for harvesting, we do it just before before it is at its optimum point maturity, so that it can be consumed when it reaches the hands of buyers. In order to achieve the harvest at that time, we carefully control the amount of water, fertilizer and light that the plant receives during its growth.

How you will receive the cherimoya from Huerta de Pancha’s orchard

Our cherimoyas are harvested at their optimum point. The optimum point of harvesting does not coincide exactly with the optimum point of ripeness for consumption, they are harvested somewhat greener. Furthermore, not all cherimoyas, even if harvested on the same day, ripen simultaneously, as it depends on many factors. For this reason, sometimes it is necessary to wait a few days after receiving the order for some pieces to be consumed when ripe. A trick to know if they are ripe is to be guided by touch. If it yields slightly when touched, the custard apple is ready to eat. If you see that the custard apple that arrives at home has some small spots on the skin, do not worry, it is totally normal as it is a fragile fruit.

We use 100% recyclable cardboard boxes for packaging and we always try to ensure that the cherimoyas are well protected with white plastic foam netting to prevent damage during transport as much as possible.

How to preserve cherimoya

The custard apple is a fast ripening fruit and does not keep for a long time. Avoid storing it in the refrigerator because cold temperatures damage the quality of the cherimoya. Once ripe, its skin turns slightly black. This does not mean that the fruit is in bad condition. The skin of the cherimoya is so thick that it can keep the fruit for several days in optimum quality.

How to eat cherimoya

The most common way to consume custard apples is fresh, it does not require any processing. It is necessary to remove the pendulum or corner, if it has one, because it often falls off by itself, especially when it is ripe. The next step is to cut the cherimoya in two halves and remove the small inner stem. Now that we have it ready, with the help of a spoon, we can eat the pearly pulp leaving only the skin. But watch out! The black seeds it contains must also be discarded because they are toxic.

Properties of the custard apple from the orchard

Custard apple is an extremely extremely nutritiousand provides a great amount of benefits for the organism. Custard apple is a good source of vitamins A, B and Cas well as other important nutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and fiber. It is also an excellent source of protein and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

This fruit contains high levels of antioxidantswhich is key to the proper functioning of the immune system. It also helps prevent premature aging, improve cardiovascular health and strengthen bones.

Custard apple also helps to regulate blood glucose levels and to fight anemia, due to its high iron content. It is a particularly beneficial fruit for those seeking to lose weight without sacrificing the pleasure of eating.

In addition, it is a fruit rich in fiberas well as in minerals such as magnesium.

In short, it is a healthy healthy fruitIt offers us a great amount of benefits for our health and well-being.