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MANILKARA ZAPOTA

₹60.00

Manilkara zapota, commonly known as Sapodilla or Chikoo, is a tropical evergreen fruit tree valued for its sweet, grainy, brown fruits. Native to southern Mexico, it is now widely grown across India for its delicious taste and nutritional value. The tree has glossy green leaves and rough brown bark, and it makes a hardy addition to home gardens. Supplied in a 1-inch net pot — plant directly with the net pot into the ground or a larger planter.

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MANILKARA ZAPOTA

₹60.00

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CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1–2 inches of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 25 to 40 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green
4.Flowers – Small, white, bell-shaped
5.Fruits – Round to oval, brown with sweet, malty, brownish pulp and smooth black seeds
6.Type – Outdoor, fruiting tree
7.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 3 months
8.Watering – Regular, especially during flowering and fruiting
9.Soil – Well-draining sandy loam or loam
10.Sunlight – Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 75°F–95°F (24°C–35°C); sensitive to frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Refill with soil, press firmly, and water thoroughly.
5.Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Manilkara zapota
2.Common names: Sapodilla, Chikoo, Naseberry
3.Hindi: चीकू (Chīkū)
4.Tamil: சப்போட்டா (Sappōṭṭā)
5.Telugu: సపోటా (Sapōṭā)
6.Kannada: ಚಿಕ್ಕು (Cikku)
7.Marathi: चीकू (Chīkū)
8.Malayalam: സപ്പോട്ട (Sappoṭṭa)