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Sapota Grafted - 10" Grow bag

Sapota Grafted - 10" Grow bag

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  • Sweet malty flavour
  • Evergreen shade tree
  • Salt and drought tolerant
  • Fruits multiple times a year
  • Long-lived and low-care
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Sapota or chiku (Manilkara zapota) is a hardy evergreen tropical tree cherished for its sweet, malty, grainy-textured brown fruit. Slow but steady and remarkably long-lived, it forms a dense, glossy-leaved canopy that also provides welcome shade. Well-adapted to India's coastal and tropical regions, sapota tolerates salty winds, heat and a range of soils, fruiting heavily once mature. The fruit is eaten fresh and is rich in natural sugars and fibre. Largely trouble-free and drought-hardy once established, sapota is a dependable, low-care orchard and garden tree that yields for generations.

Specifications

Family Sapotaceae
Native region Central America and Mexico
Mature height 5-10 m
Mature spread 4-7 m
Growth rate Slow to moderate
Foliage Evergreen, glossy dark green leaves
Flower colour Small whitish flowers
Flower season Multiple times a year
Climate zone Tropical and coastal subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun, 6+ hours daily
Watering Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil / mix Deep well-drained loam or sandy soil; salt tolerant
Temperature 15-38C; warm tropical conditions
Humidity Moderate to high; tolerates coastal air
Fertilizer Compost and balanced NPK 2-3 times a year
Pruning Light pruning to shape and remove deadwood
Repotting Best in ground; large pots for young plants
Propagation Grafting or air-layering for true-to-type fruit
Pests & problems Bud borer, mealybug, scale; use neem
Toxicity / safety Ripe fruit edible; unripe fruit and seeds best avoided
Difficulty Easy

Uses

<p>Grown for sweet, malty fresh fruit eaten ripe; also made into shakes and desserts. The dense evergreen canopy makes a fine shade tree.</p>

Growing tips

<p>In India, choose grafted plants for faster, reliable fruiting and plant in deep, well-drained soil. Sapota thrives in coastal areas; water steadily through dry spells for plump fruit and protect young trees from cold winters in the north.</p>

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water sapota?
Water moderately, about once or twice a week, more during dry summers and fruiting. Mature trees are drought tolerant but fruit better with steady moisture.
How much sun does sapota need?
Sapota needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily, for strong growth and good fruiting; it does not crop well in shade.
Is sapota safe for pets?
Ripe fruit flesh is non-toxic, but the seeds and unripe fruit contain compounds that can irritate, so keep pets from chewing seeds or unripe fruit.
Should I grow sapota in a pot or ground?
Young plants grow in large pots, but sapota becomes a big tree and fruits best planted in deep, well-drained ground.
How do I propagate sapota?
Use grafted or air-layered plants for true-to-type, faster fruiting. Seed-grown trees take many years and give variable fruit.
Why is my sapota not fruiting?
Seedling trees take many years; grafted ones fruit sooner. Ensure full sun, adequate feeding and patience, as young grafts still need a few years.
When does sapota fruit?
Grafted sapota can fruit within 3-4 years and may flower and fruit several times a year in warm tropical conditions.
Can sapota be grown indoors?
No, sapota grows into a large sun-loving tree and is unsuitable for indoor growing; it needs an outdoor sunny position.
Is any part of sapota toxic?
Ripe fruit is safe and delicious; the seeds have a small hook and contain compounds best not swallowed, and unripe fruit is high in latex.
What fertilizer does sapota need?
Apply compost or manure with a balanced NPK two to three times a year for steady growth and reliable cropping.

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