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

Our premium selection contains 35+ high-viability, carefully harvested seeds, sourced from healthy parent trees to ensure robust germination potential. The Longjohn Sapodilla tree is remarkably ornamental, featuring glossy, deep-green leaves arranged in beautiful clusters and a dense, wind-resistant canopy. It is a highly resilient and rewarding investment for any tropical orchard or home garden.

You will receive:

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

• ✔️ Hand-selected for exceptional viability and robust germination rates

• ✔️ 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: Sapodilla / Chikoo / Naseberry / Longjohn Chiku

• Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen fruit tree

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (Essential: Requires at least 6–8 hours of direct, intense sunlight daily to promote 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, fertile loams.

• Watering: Keep young seedlings consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once mature, the tree establishes a deep root system that makes it highly drought-tolerant.

• Growth Habit: A slow-to-medium growing, medium-sized evergreen tree with an attractive rounded canopy and highly wind-resistant branches.

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

💡 Pro Growing Tip: Sapodilla seeds possess a hard, protective outer shell. To significantly accelerate germination, gently scarify or nick the edge of the seed coat with a file or sandpaper (avoiding 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!