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

Our premium selection contains 35+ high-viability, fresh seeds meticulously harvested and cleaned from robust, heavy-bearing parent trees to ensure outstanding germination success. The Fairchild Sapodilla tree is incredibly unique because it maintains a naturally compact, dwarfing growth habit, making it the perfect candidate for smaller backyard spaces or high-yield container growing. With its beautifully dense, dark-green glossy foliage and superb wind resistance, this variety serves as a stunning ornamental plant while delivering a bountiful harvest of gourmet dessert fruits.

You will receive:

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

• ✔️ Hand-selected for maximum germination viability and robust seedling vigor

• ✔️ 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: Fairchild Sapodilla / Chikoo / Naseberry / Chiku

• Plant Type: Compact evergreen fruit tree

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (Essential: Requires at least 6–8 hours of direct, intense daily sunlight to drive optimal fruit production and maximize sugar levels).

• Soil / Medium: Highly adaptable to a wide range of soils, including sandy, gravelly, and alkaline conditions. Thrives best in deep, well-draining, organic-rich loams.

• Watering: Keep young seedlings consistently moist but never waterlogged. Once established, the tree is remarkably drought-tolerant, though regular watering keeps fruit production high.

• Growth Habit: A compact, slow-growing, small-to-medium evergreen tree with a beautifully rounded, dense canopy and strong, wind-resistant branches. Excellent for container culture.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates. Mature trees can handle brief winter drops to freezing, but young saplings must be strictly protected from frost.

💡 Pro Growing Tip: Sapodilla seeds possess a hard, protective outer shell. To significantly speed up germination, gently scarify or nick the edge of the seed coat with a file or sandpaper (being careful not to damage the inner embryo), then soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Plant them about 1/2 inch deep in a warm, loose, well-draining seed-starting mix. Maintain a temperature of 25°C to 30°C and keep the medium lightly moist. Sprouting typically occurs within 2 to 6 weeks!