How long does it take to grow cherimoya from seed to fruit? Did anyone try it and how's its fruit quality?
Any suggestions for good variety to grow from seeds?
Under good conditions, I've had them flower at 3-4 years. I've heard a few folks speculate that seedlings' fruit improve as the tree matures, and not to give up on them if they're a little bland the first few years it fruits.
In regards to the original question, Pierce cherimoya has been my favorite so far (California, 9b). It has a great, sweet, complex pineapple flavor. Honeyhart grown at a friend's place (also 9b) has also been very good. Cherimoyas multigraft easily, so getting started with a seedling or grafted plant, then multigrafting when it's about 3-4' tall is an easy way to taste a bunch of varieties and choose you own favorite.