Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

1. High in dietary fiber, vitamin A, and antioxidants.
2. Supports digestion, skin health, and immunity.

What Is An Sapota?

Manilcara sapota, commonly known as sapodilla sapote, chicosapote, chicoo, chicle, naseberry, nispero, or soap apple, is an evergreen tree native to southern Mexico and Central America. An example of its natural occurrence is the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Petenes mangrove ecoregion, where it is a semi-dominant plant species. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.

What Are The Different Types Of Sapota?

1. Para

It is a very popular variety in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Sapota fruits are very small to medium in size, oval or oval, and arranged in clusters.

2. Kirti Bharti

This is a popular variety in Andhra Pradesh. Chiku fruit is medium-sized, oval, and has a rough, thick skin.

3. Balamashi

This variety is popular in Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. Sapota fruits are medium sized and round.

4. Pilipatti

This Sapota variety has unique small fruits found in Maharashtra and Gujarat. These sapota fruits are elongated and have soft, sweet pulp.

5. Gutthi

The fruit of Sapota is small and oval with a broad pointed tip. The pulp is sweet, and the chiku fruit is grown in clusters.

How To Care For Sapota?

1. Location

Zapotas are from tropical America, probably southern Mexico or Central America. Sapota is a hardy perennial tropical evergreen fruit plant that grows up to 1200 meters above sea level. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows in both dry and humid locations.

2. Sunshine

The sapota plant (also known as chiku or sapodilla) requires plenty of sun to grow and bear fruit. Sapota plants are native to tropical regions and are accustomed to lots of sunlight.

3. Soil

Sapota grows in a variety of soils, but deep alluvial soils, sandy loam soils, and well-drained medium black soils with a pH of 6.0 to 8.0 are best for cultivation.

4. Hydration

The water requirement of the Sapota plant is between 10.71 liters per day per plant in winter 34 and 43 liters in summer to meet his 100% water requirement of the Sapota plant will change.

5. Nourishment

Sapota trees require foliar spraying of NPK, Mg, and Zn during fruit ripening to improve fruit size. Application of Nitrophoska 8:12:24:4 (100g/tree) has proven beneficial for the growth of Sapota trees.

6. Issues

The most common pests of fruit and sapota trees are spiders, caterpillars, buds, stem borers, scale insects, mealybugs, lead grasses, and fruit borers.

What Are The Benefits Of Sapota

These nutrients contribute to a variety of health benefits, including supporting digestion. Strengthening the immune system. Promotes bone health.

FAQs About Growing Sapota

1. Where can I find the sapota plant?

Sapota (also known as chiku or sapodilla) is a tropical fruit plant native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

2. What are the details of the Sapota factory?

Sapota (Achras zapota), commonly known as chiku, is cultivated primarily in India for its high fruit value, but in southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, and other countries, it is grown as a latex-derived rubbery substance. It is grown commercially and is primarily used to produce chickpeas. to make chewing gum.

3. Where can I find the sapota plant?

Sapota (also known as chiku or sapodilla) is a tropical fruit plant native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

4. How much sunlight do Sapota need?

Most sapots plants prefer full sun, but some species can tolerate partial shade. Provide at least 4 to 5 hours of sunlight per day for good growth.

5. What is the sapota plant used for?

Sapota is a high calorie fruit with 83 calories per 100 grams and is rich in dietary fiber and vitamins. Rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, it helps improve immunity and skin health.