Sapodilla Manilkara zapota - Manilkara achras

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Botanical Name:

Manilkara zapota

Family:

Sapotaceae

Genus:

Manilkara

Species:

zapota

Common Name:

Sapodilla

Seeds Per Pound:

670

Quantity:

1.4 lb

Germination:

98%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

30-60 feet

Collection Locale:

Florida

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

Harvest hemisphere:

Northern

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In Stock: 1.4 lb

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Manilkara zapota

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1 oz (~ 42 seeds)

$30.00

1 lb (~ 670 seeds)

$300.00

Characteristics

Specimen Tree

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: Sow about 0.5 inch deep, keep the soil moist not wet. Germination will take place within a few weeks at a temp of 77-82F.

MISC: Requires a well drained soil. Both during germination and growth keep the soil moist but not wet.

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Usda description:

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Wiki description:

Description Sapodilla grows to 3–4 m tall. It is wind-resistant and the bark is rich in a white, gummy latex called chicle . The ornamental leaves are medium green and glossy. They are alternate, elliptic to ovate, 7–15 cm long, with an entire margin. The white flowers are inconspicuous and bell-like, with a six-lobed corolla.The fruit is a large ellipsoid berry , 4–8 cm in diameter, very much resembling a smooth-skinned potato and containing 2-5 seeds . Inside, its flesh ranges from a pale yellow to an earthy brown color with a grainy texture akin to that of a well-ripened pear . The seeds are black and resemble beans , with a hook at one end that can catch in the throat if swallowed. The fruit has a high latex content and does not ripen until picked. Zapota tree with fruits in Tamil Nadu , India . The fruit has an exceptionally sweet malty flavor. Many believe the flavor bears a striking resemblance to caramel. The unripe fruit is hard to the touch and contains high amounts of saponin , which has astringent properties similar to tannin , drying out the mouth.The trees can only survive in warm, typically tropical environments, dying easily if the temperature drops below freezing. From germination, the sapodilla tree will usually take anywhere from 5–8 years to bear fruit. The sapodilla trees yield fruit twice a year, though flowering may continue year round. Sapotas on Sale at Guntur , India . In Vietnam , the most famous varieties of sapodilla are grown in Xuân Đỉnh village, Hanoi .

Usda description:

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