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Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« on: October 25, 2017, 04:43:51 AM »
I've only had cherimoya. I can't find atemoya anywhere.

For those who have tried both cherimoya and atemoya, which is better? Which would you rather have planted in your backyard?

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2017, 08:22:50 AM »
I much prefer Cherimoya because I feel it has a much more complex depth of flavor, especially in terms of its acidity. To me, Atemoya has more of a sugar apple flavor although some Atemoya and Atemoya crosses have eating qualities that is getting close to Cherimoya level. I also much prefer the juicy smooth flesh of Cherimoya over that of Atemoya.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2017, 09:27:42 AM »
The reason for crossing cherimoya with sugar apple to create atemoya is for areas where cherimoya won't grow.  Cherimoya is vastly superior--one of the finest fruits in the world.  If you can grow cherimoya, you should.  I envy you.
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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2017, 01:35:40 PM »
For flavor, cherimoya.

Here are some reasons for liking atemoya:
1. Can't grow cherimoya
2. Cultural (Vietnamese, Taiwanese, others?)
3. Larger size

ExpertPruning.com, you can find atemoya fruits in Vietnamese shops in Little Saigon in Orange County.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2017, 01:38:18 PM »
In what climate Atemoya grow that Cherimoya doesn't?
Doesn't Cherimoya grow in tropical climate too?

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2017, 01:52:16 PM »
Cherimoya killer


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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2017, 01:58:13 PM »
Cherimoya killer

That's just the cherimoya genetics showing through, haha.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2017, 02:00:31 PM »
Cherimoya killer

That's just the cherimoya genetics showing through, haha.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2017, 02:20:43 PM »
Cherimoya killer

That's just the cherimoya genetics showing through, haha.

Wrooong! 80% sugar apple
Then I think this is the annona for people in the tropics.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2017, 02:33:47 PM »
Fang, come on over next Wednesday I’ll nake you a believer.....I got Cumbe too

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2017, 03:22:36 PM »
Cherimoya killer


March can't come soon enough.
Can't wait to top work my Atemoya.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2017, 03:35:47 PM »
Cherimoya is a better root stock than atemoya. Here we grow cherimoya then cut them off to graft on atemoya.

Cherimoya flavor can not overcome their poor pudding flesh. We don't like baby food texture.

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« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2017, 03:44:55 PM »
I have two cherimoyas in the ground, an el bumpo and a chaffey. I guess I could graft atemoya onto one of the trees. What are the best varieties of atemoya in your opinion?

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2017, 04:49:21 PM »
Cherimoya is a better root stock than atemoya. Here we grow cherimoya then cut them off to graft on atemoya.

Cherimoya flavor can not overcome their poor pudding flesh. We don't like baby food texture.
Yes, there's some cultural thing where the chewy texture is preferred over creamy. I think it's because softness reminds people of rotting stuff.

My wife likes the little bananas with slighly chewy cores better than the common ones.

Seanny, what do you think of sapotes? especially white and black sapote. Would you like them better if the texture is chewy?

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2017, 05:07:50 PM »
ExpertPruning,
  you should try your fruits before you decide to graft atemoya. Maybe you like them.

Simon,
  I tried sapote once before and I did not like the off flavor.
Seems like everyone has a tree. I'll try again to see why I didn't like it.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2017, 05:24:49 PM »
Simon,

  I won't say it's a cultural thing. There are a lot of food my family eat that I won't eat.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2017, 06:09:50 PM »
Okay, you may have a point, I'm southern Chinese and I don't have a preference for the textures of either cherimoya or atemoya.

I do feel that the mention of atemoya tends to elevate the excitement level in conversations with Vietnamese people. Cherimoya not so much. I was thinking it's because atemoya fruits in tropical countries but cherimoya doesn't.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2017, 06:15:20 PM »
In what climate Atemoya grow that Cherimoya doesn't?
Doesn't Cherimoya grow in tropical climate too?
Atemoyas will grow and fruit in the tropics. Cherimoyas will not, except at high elevation tropics.
Cherimoyas will not fruit or not fruit well in lowland tropics.
You should grow what will fruit in your area, not what tastes best. Cherimoyas fruit better in California. Atemoyas will do better in S. Florida.
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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2017, 06:40:55 PM »
Cherimoya killer

That's just the cherimoya genetics showing through, haha.

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A cross between atemoya and sugar apple/atemoya? It has a name?   ???

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2017, 06:52:38 PM »
Grow both! They're both delicious. I can't get enough of either.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2017, 08:44:46 PM »
I personally prefer atemoya over cherimoya because of taste and texture.  Cherimoyas are fillers for me. For the cherimoya expert, can I get the names for the varieties below? Got these from my neighbor and they were delicious.  All from seedlings.




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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2017, 10:32:41 PM »
I personally prefer atemoya over cherimoya because of taste and texture.  Cherimoyas are fillers for me. For the cherimoya expert, can I get the names for the varieties below? Got these from my neighbor and they were delicious.  All from seedlings.





Are those free from your neighbor? You are lucky. I  Wish I have good neighbor nearby.

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #22 on: October 26, 2017, 12:25:07 AM »
Cherimoya killers


you would be negligent if you don't grow these different anonas in Orange County they preform better here than south Florida

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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #23 on: October 26, 2017, 01:11:05 AM »
Is this LH Sun and Illama?

Cherimoya killers


you would be negligent if you don't grow these different anonas in Orange County they preform better here than south Florida


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Re: Is cherimoya better than atemoya?
« Reply #24 on: October 26, 2017, 01:58:50 AM »
In what climate Atemoya grow that Cherimoya doesn't?
Doesn't Cherimoya grow in tropical climate too?
Atemoyas will grow and fruit in the tropics. Cherimoyas will not, except at high elevation tropics.
Cherimoyas will not fruit or not fruit well in lowland tropics.
You should grow what will fruit in your area, not what tastes best. Cherimoyas fruit better in California. Atemoyas will do better in S. Florida.
Thanks Oscar for the explanation.