Annona vepretorum — Very Rare Araticum / Pinha da Caatinga Seeds — April Pre-Sale

Description Meet Annona vepretorum — a beautiful and underrated araticum from the dry forests of northeastern Brazil. This species is an evergreen small tree (commonly 3–10 m tall) with a sturdy trunk and often low branching; it grows naturally in well-drained sites of the Caatinga region. It’s valued locally for its delicious fruits and has promising commercial potential. ���� Why this is special Family: Annonaceae Habit & habitat: evergreen small tree, adapted to dry, well-drained Caatinga woodlands — hardy for gardeners who like drought-adapted exotics. Fruit: pulp is described as gelatinous, pleasantly sweet-acid — a real araticum flavor that locals collect from the wild. Truly one of the more delicious Annona fruits people rave about. �� Pre-sale / Shipping timeline — IMPORTANT (read carefully)Medium-term pre-sale: seeds shipped to the U.S. after late-March consolidation. Early April if included in the late-March shipment, otherwise end of April. Worldwide shipments follow after the U.S. window. �� If you are mixing pre-sale and in-stock wet seeds, it’s best to ship them in two separate batches: one now with the seeds currently in stock, and another later with the pre-sale seeds. You can select this shipping method when placing your order (USD 20 for US local shipments). If you prefer a single shipment, it is advisable to combine this item with other in-stock dry seeds or with other wet pre-sale items. ✨ What you’ll receive Fresh seeds packed in moist medium and labeled with origin/collection info. A printed sowing & care note tailored to Annona species (temperature, substrate and moisture tips). �� Germination & care (brief)Annona vepretorum seeds do best when fresh. Sow in a warm, well-draining mix, keep consistently warm and lightly humid — avoid waterlogged conditions. Germination can be variable; expect patience, but reward is fast growth into a lovely small tree that tolerates drier conditions than many other tropical Annona species. �� Rarity & taste noteThis is not a mainstream nursery fruit — it’s typically gathered from the wild in Brazil and only rarely offered for sale. That rarity, combined with its highly praised flavor, makes it a prized item for collectors, rare-fruit enthusiasts, and anyone who loves tasting unusual tropical fruits. �� Quick bullets Botanical name: Annona vepretorum (family Annonaceae). Habit: evergreen small tree, ~3–10 m. Fruit: gelatinous, sweet-acid pulp; locally gathered and highly regarded. �� Availability: Medium-term pre-sale — first USA shipment priority. Packaging: seeds shipped in moist medium, labeled packet. ��