{"product_id":"sapota-10-bag","title":"Sapota - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eSapota 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapotaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America and Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-10 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-7 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy dark green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall whitish flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple times a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and coastal subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep well-drained loam or sandy soil; salt tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-38C; warm tropical conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high; tolerates coastal air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost and balanced NPK 2-3 times a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight pruning to shape and remove deadwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest in ground; large pots for young plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafting or air-layering for true-to-type fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBud borer, mealybug, scale; use neem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe fruit edible; unripe fruit and seeds best avoided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Grown for sweet, malty fresh fruit eaten ripe; also made into shakes and desserts. The dense evergreen canopy makes a fine shade tree.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water sapota?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately, about once or twice a week, more during dry summers and fruiting. Mature trees are drought tolerant but fruit better with steady moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does sapota need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSapota needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily, for strong growth and good fruiting; it does not crop well in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs sapota safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I grow sapota in a pot or ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung plants grow in large pots, but sapota becomes a big tree and fruits best planted in deep, well-drained ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate sapota?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse grafted or air-layered plants for true-to-type, faster fruiting. Seed-grown trees take many years and give variable fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my sapota not fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeedling trees take many years; grafted ones fruit sooner. Ensure full sun, adequate feeding and patience, as young grafts still need a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does sapota fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrafted sapota can fruit within 3-4 years and may flower and fruit several times a year in warm tropical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan sapota be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, sapota grows into a large sun-loving tree and is unsuitable for indoor growing; it needs an outdoor sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of sapota toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe fruit is safe and delicious; the seeds have a small hook and contain compounds best not swallowed, and unripe fruit is high in latex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer does sapota need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply compost or manure with a balanced NPK two to three times a year for steady growth and reliable cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256335466742,"sku":"PLT-SAPOTA-B10-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/sFDeIIkgWykyGgQOwxugB8bVnU2bSpgp7nrok5Ik.png?v=1783923847","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/sapota-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}