PPC Atemoya

PPC, short for Phet Pak Chong, is a Thai atemoya variety prized for its very large fruit, smooth skin, and superior eating quality. It produces heart-shaped to rounded fruit with pale green, lightly bumpy skin. The flesh is pure white, creamy, and exceptionally sweet, with fewer seeds than many other varieties. PPC is known for being self-pollinating, but hand-pollination can further improve fruit size and consistency.

• Origin: Thailand (widely grown in Florida)

• Fruit Size & Shape: Large to extra-large, rounded or heart-shaped

• Skin Color: Pale green with light bumps

• Flesh: White, creamy, smooth, very few seeds

• Flavor: Exceptionally sweet, custard-like, with tropical vanilla notes

• Season: Mid to late season (typically August–November in Florida)

• Pollination: Self-pollinating, but benefits from hand-pollination for larger fruit

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, upright tree; responds well to pruning

• Climate Suitability: Tropical and subtropical climates; cold-sensitive

• Disease Resistance: Good with proper care; requires airflow and drainage

• Common Uses:

  • Fresh eating by spoon

  • Premium market and specialty fruit sales

  • Tropical dessert applications

• Harvest Tips: Harvest when skin lightens in color and fruit gives slightly to pressure

Grown and grafted at Zill High Performance Plants, delivering one of the largest and sweetest atemoyas available.