Manila Sapodilla Seeds (Manilkara zapota) – 35+ Premium Rare Sweet Sawo Manila Chikoo Seeds

Our select package contains 35+ high-viability, freshly harvested seeds chosen specifically for their excellent genetic purity, robust seedling vigor, and superior germination potential. The Manila Sapodilla grows into a magnificent, highly structural evergreen tree adorned with glossy, deep green leaves arranged in handsome architectural clusters. Famous for its excellent resistance to strong winds, handsome horizontal branching canopy, and incredibly reliable heavy yields year after year, this premium variety is an immensely rewarding choice for home orchardists looking for world-class gourmet fruit quality.

You will receive: ✔️ 35+ Premium-quality Manila Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) seeds ✔️ Freshly harvested and meticulously cleaned to ensure optimal viability and robust sprouting ✔️ Packaged in professional, moisture-controlled botanical sachets to maintain long-term freshness ✔️ Easy-to-follow tropical fruit germination and early care guide included

🌿 Cultivation & Care Information

• Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota (Var. Manila)

• Common Name: Manila Sapodilla / Sawo Manila / Sweet Asian Chikoo / Chico

• Plant Type: Slow-to-medium growing perennial evergreen tropical fruit tree

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (Essential: Requires at least 6–8 hours of intense, direct sunlight daily to encourage robust branching and support a heavy, dense set of sweet fruits).

• Soil / Medium: Exceptionally adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including sandy loams, gravelly substrates, and clay-heavy profiles. Excellent, free-flowing drainage is absolutely mandatory to protect the root network from rot.

• Watering: Requires regular, deep watering during the first two to three years to build a massive, deep taproot network. Once mature, it boasts exceptional drought tolerance, though structured watering ensures the juiciest fruit crops.

• Growth Habit: A beautifully structural tree with a dense, spreading canopy. Naturally provides beautiful ornamental value while maintaining a clean, sturdy trunk line.

• Temperature: Strictly a warm-climate plant that flourishes in tropical and warm subtropical environments. While established mature trees can tolerate brief, light frost dips, young seedlings must be strictly protected from cold weather.

💡 Pro Growing Tip

Sapodilla seeds possess a tough, glossy outer coat featuring a distinct sharp hook on one margin. To break dormancy and speed up the sprouting process, carefully use a piece of fine sandpaper or a small hobby file to lightly scarify the flat side of the seed coat (taking care not to damage or pierce the soft inner white embryo). Soak the scarified seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Sow them 1/2 inch deep in a warm, loose, well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the medium consistently damp and warm (around 80°F / 27°C)—your sturdy green sprouts will emerge securely in 2 to 4 weeks!