Custard Apple Season In India ((better)) May 2026

It’s officially Custard Apple (Sitaphal/Sharifa) season in India! 🍏🗓️

The wait is over! Sitaphal is flooding the fruit carts. custard apple season in india

📅 🔹 North India: Sept - Nov 🔹 West India (Mumbai/Gujarat): Aug - Oct 🔹 South India: Sept - Dec (double crop in some areas!) custard apple season in india

✅ Look for pale green skin with gaps between the segments (that means it’s ripe!). If it’s hard, leave it on the kitchen counter for a day. custard apple season in india

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✅ Ripe sign: Skin turns light yellow-green & segments separate. ❌ Avoid: Hard, dark spots.