Premium Silas Wood Sapodilla Seeds (Manilkara zapota var. Silas Wood) – Exotic Sweet Chico Zapote Fruit Seeds for Planting (35 Pcs)

Cultivate the exceptional Silas Wood Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota var. Silas Wood), a premier, highly prized heritage cultivar universally celebrated for producing exceptionally sweet, smooth-textured, brown-fleshed fruits that offer a rich, caramel-like flavor profile reminiscent of brown sugar, pear, and malt. Sapodillas are treasured globally for their luscious taste, stunning ornamental evergreen foliage, and abundant harvests of nutrient-dense tropical fruits, making them a phenomenal addition to backyard orchards, greenhouses, and warm-climate landscapes. By planting these seeds, you will grow a vigorous, resilient evergreen tropical tree that transforms your garden into a lush, bountiful paradise.

Our premium selection contains carefully harvested Silas Wood Sapodilla seeds, chosen specifically for their high viability and strong germination potential. This specialized cultivar is prized for its superior fruit sweetness, buttery texture, and reliable growing performance, making it a top choice for home gardeners, homesteaders, and rare fruit collectors worldwide.

You will receive:

✔️ Premium-quality Manilkara zapota var. Silas Wood (Silas Wood Sapodilla) seeds (35 Pcs)

✔️ 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 'Silas Wood'

• Common Name / Synonym: Silas Wood Sapodilla / Chico Zapote / Naseberry / Sapota Tree

• Plant Type: Evergreen tropical fruit tree

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (Requires 6 to 8 hours of direct, unobstructed sunlight daily for optimal vegetative growth, flowering, and rich fruit sugar development).

• Soil / Medium: Thrives in rich, loamy, sandy, and exceptionally well-draining soils. Sapodillas are remarkably adaptable to various soil types but demand absolute excellent drainage to prevent root moisture issues.

• Watering: Provide regular, consistent moisture during the first year of establishment and throughout active fruit development. Once mature, established sapodilla trees develop excellent drought tolerance.

• Growth Habit: A sturdy, upright evergreen tree featuring dense, glossy dark green leathery leaves, inconspicuous white flowers, and rounded brown rough-skinned fruits.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical environments (Ideal temperature range: 20°C to 35°C / 68°F to 95°F). Protect entirely from frost and freezing conditions.

🌱 Pro Growing Tip: To maximize germination success, soak the sapodilla seeds in clean water for 24 to 48 hours to soften the hard seed coat, then plant them about 1/2 inch deep in a warm, loose, sterile, and well-draining starting mix, keeping the soil lightly moist until sprouts emerge!