Chiku Jantung Sapodilla Seeds (Manilkara zapota) – 35+ Premium Chikoo Seeds

(Manilkara zapota), a unique and highly sought-after variety of Chikoo known for its distinct, elongated heart shape ("Jantung"). Famed for its exceptionally sweet, brown-sugar and pear-like flavor, this tropical fruit boasts a smooth, juicy texture that melts in your mouth. By planting these seeds, you are growing a beautiful, slow-growing evergreen tree that provides both a bountiful harvest of premium dessert fruits and year-round ornamental beauty.

Our premium selection contains 35+ high-viability, fresh, and thoroughly cleaned seeds, chosen specifically for their optimal germination rates. The Chiku Jantung tree is heavily favored by home gardeners for its wind resistance, neat growth habit, and highly fragrant flowers, making it a spectacular focal point for any tropical or subtropical garden.

You will receive:

• ✔️ 35+ Premium-quality Chiku Jantung 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

• Common Name: Chiku Jantung / Sapodilla / 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 sweetness).

• Soil / Medium: Highly adaptable to a wide range of soils, including limestone; however, it prefers deep, rich, well-draining sandy loams.

• Watering: Water regularly during the first few seasons to establish the tree. Mature Chiku trees are remarkably tough and drought-resistant.

• 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 protected if temperatures drop.

💡 Pro Growing Tip: Sapodilla seeds have a hard protective coating but germinate 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!