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- Q.How To Harvest Leaves - How old should a soursop tree be before harvesting the leaves?
- Q.Why Are My Soursops Turning Black? - They get infested with ants and some type of fungus. I tried removing with a toothbrush and they became hard ...
- Q.How Do I Get Rid Of The Bug(s) Or Beetle(s) That Eat Up The Start Of My Soursop Fruit ? - I have already put a bag around it, but it seems they find their way into it or they are ...
- Q.I Want To Plant Soursop And Coconuts In Large Scale In Ghana. I Want To Know The Farming Practices And The Demand For The Produce - on the international markets in terms of demand, prices, and any other information you deem fit. thanks and good day. ...
- Q.SOURSOP TREE - TREE IS 5 YEAR FRUIT EVERY YEAR. THIS YEAR LOTS OF FLOWERS BUT NO FRUIT.
- Q.HOW DO I FREEZE SOUR SOP FRUIT? - I bought some sour sop fruit -- some ripe some not -- I want to preserve some until I need ...
- Q.Are Soursop Leaves Safe To Eat Fresh ? - I know this should be a garden question but I’m growing one soursop tree that is 3 year old and ...
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dannymuller181 on
February 10, 2019
4218Q.How to harvest leaves
How old should a soursop tree be before harvesting the leaves?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.You can do this as young as 2 years. If you are pruning or shaping the tree anyways, then what you cut off can be used. It is best not to take more than 1/3 of the tree or its leaves at one time, though.
This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/soursop/soursop-tree-care.htm
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- Asked by
Tunimac on
April 10, 2019
St Croix Virgin IslandsQ.why are my soursops turning black?
They get infested with ants and some type of fungus. I tried removing with a toothbrush and they became hard and never ripened.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Please include a photo. This will help me to see exactly what is going on. This sounds like the ants have brought about a fungal infection, but it could be just ant damage. I will need a photo to better assess the situation.
In the meantime, this article will help with the care of these:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/soursop/soursop-tree-care.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
carolmacnack on
June 12, 2019
Paramaribo, South AmericaQ.How do I get rid of the bug(s) or beetle(s) that eat up the start of my Soursop fruit ?
I have already put a bag around it, but it seems they find their way into it or they are in the flower even before it starts to open up.I have tried to spray with a mixture of neem oil, water and klinoil soap. I don't know if I have to repeat it more than once. Does somebody know this insect and why he does this ? Does any one have another effective remedy for this problem ?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 12, 2019
Certified ExpertA.There are many things that you can do to keep insects off of your trees. We have several articles that will give you all of the information that you need.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/white-oil-insecticide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
This article will help you to care for your trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/soursop/soursop-tree-care.htm
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Anonymous on
June 30, 2019Q.I want to plant soursop and coconuts in large scale in Ghana. I want to know the farming practices and the demand for the produce
on the international markets in terms of demand, prices, and any other information you deem fit. thanks and good day. what are the farming practices for sweet apple?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 1, 2019A.I suggest that you seek crop information from local organizations and university ag extension service:
https://agra.org/how-simple-farming-support-does-wonders-for-ghanaian-farmers/
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Anonymous on
August 30, 2019Q.SOURSOP TREE
TREE IS 5 YEAR FRUIT EVERY YEAR. THIS YEAR LOTS OF FLOWERS BUT NO FRUIT.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 1, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It could be there were no polinators around, in this case, nitidulid beetles. Also, environmental problems such as too much wind, low humidity, cool weather can affect fruit set.
Here is more:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/MG/MG33000.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/soursop/soursop-tree-care.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
theresayounga on
September 20, 2019Q.HOW DO I FREEZE SOUR SOP FRUIT?
I bought some sour sop fruit -- some ripe some not -- I want to preserve some until I need it, but I don't know the proper way to freeze it
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 20, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This extension offers a detailed run down of this process: https://extension.umn.edu/preserving-and-preparing/how-freeze-fruit-best-flavor
This article will offer information on growing and caring for the trees, for best production: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/soursop/soursop-tree-care.htm
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MikeySosaJr on
October 15, 2019
77023Q.Are soursop leaves safe to eat fresh ?
I know this should be a garden question but I’m growing one soursop tree that is 3 year old and one Cherimoya tree that’s also 3 year old and I love the smell when I crush the leaves from the soursop tree and I was just curious if it’s safe to eat or use my vitamix blender to make soursop leave juice ? I just cain’t seem to find an answer to my question. Can anyone help me on my curiosity ?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 16, 2019
Certified ExpertA.A Google search reveals some common uses for Soursop leaves, including making tea from them. They can be considered safe in small amounts, and if not used for extended periods.
Here are two collegiate sources that will help: https://www.utep.edu/herbal-safety/herbal-facts/herbal%20facts%20sheet/soursop.html
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