What are the climatic conditions required for Custard apple?

Custard apple flourishes best on the dry and hot climate. It requires light soil and is generally grown on the slope of hills. The plants are raised from seeds and bear fruit in about 3 to 4 years. The plant flowers from April to may and bears fruit between August and November. The major climatic factors limiting the commercial production of custard apple are temperature and humidity. Warm, well protected and frost-free sites receiving a summer rainfall are most suitable.