Alano Sapodilla Seeds (Manilkara zapota) – 35+ Premium Chikoo Seeds

Cultivate the exceptional Alano Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota), a highly coveted and premium variety of Chikoo renowned for its superior fruit quality and remarkably sweet flavor. Famous for its smooth, exceptionally fine-grained flesh that lacks the grittiness found in lesser varieties, Alano offers a delectable taste profile packed with rich brown-sugar and sweet pear notes. By planting these seeds, you are growing a magnificent, highly productive evergreen tree that delivers both an abundant harvest of gourmet dessert fruits and enduring tropical elegance to your landscape.

Our premium selection contains 35+ high-viability, fresh, and thoroughly cleaned seeds, chosen specifically for their optimal germination rates. The Alano tree is highly favored by home orchardists and commercial growers alike for its neat, manageable growth habit, outstanding wind resistance, and prolific fruit-bearing nature, making it a spectacular focal point for any warm-climate garden.

You will receive:

• ✔️ 35+ Premium-quality Alano Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) seeds

• ✔️ Hand-selected for exceptional freshness and robust germination potential

• ✔️ Packaged in professional, moisture-controlled botanical sachets to maintain long-term freshness

• ✔️ Germination and initial cultivation guide included to help you get started

🌳 Cultivation & Care Information

• Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota 'Alano'

• Common Name: Alano Sapodilla / Alano Chiku / Chikoo

• Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (Requires at least 6–8 hours of direct, warm sunlight daily for maximum fruit production and sugar accumulation).

• Soil / Medium: Exceptionally adaptable to a wide range of soils; however, it prefers deep, rich, and well-draining sandy loams. Tolerant of alkaline and limestone conditions.

• Watering: Water regularly during the first few seasons to establish a deep, strong root system. Mature trees are remarkably tough, drought-resistant, and salt-tolerant.

• Growth Habit: A beautiful, medium-sized tree with an attractive rounded canopy, glossy dark green leaves, and a strong, wind-resistant wood structure.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm, humid tropical and subtropical environments. Highly sensitive to frost; young trees must be strictly protected if temperatures drop near freezing.

💡 Pro Growing Tip: Sapodilla seeds have a hard protective coating but germinate exceptionally well when fresh. To improve success, carefully nick the edge of the seed coat or soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Sow about 1/2 inch deep in a warm, moist, sterile seed-starting mix. Maintain a warm environment (around 25°C–30°C) and keep the soil lightly damp. Sprouting typically occurs within 2 to 4 weeks!