Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) – 35+ Fresh Seeds

Bring the exotic and delightful taste of the tropics to your home with fresh Sapodilla seeds (Manilkara zapota). Widely known as Sapota, Naseberry, or Chikoo, this magnificent evergreen tree produces uniquely flavored fruits with a rich, malty, brown-sugar caramel sweetness and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Highly prized across tropical regions, Sapodilla is fantastic for fresh eating, milkshakes, ice cream, or traditional desserts, making it a dream addition for any fruit enthusiast.

Our premium selection contains 35+ fresh, high-viability seeds harvested specifically to maximize your germination success. Sapodilla trees feature stunning, dense dark-green foliage and possess remarkable resilience, adapting well to various soil conditions once established. By growing your own tree, you gain a magnificent, low-maintenance shade provider that yields an abundant harvest of gourmet tropical fruit year after year.

You will receive:

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

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

• ✔️ Packaged in professional, moisture-controlled botanical sachets to maintain optimal freshness

• ✔️ Germination and initial cultivation guide included to help you get started

🌱 Cultivation & Care Information

• Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota

• Common Name: Sapodilla / Sapota / Naseberry / Chikoo

• Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (Essential: Requires at least 6–8 hours of direct, intense sunlight daily for healthy growth, robust flowering, and sweet fruit production).

• Soil / Medium: Prefers rich, fertile, and exceptionally well-draining sandy loam or alluvial soils. Highly adaptable and tolerant of slightly saline or limestone soils.

• Watering: Young trees require regular, consistent watering to build a deep root system. Once mature, Sapodilla displays remarkable drought tolerance, though it thrives best with occasional deep watering.

• Growth Habit: A medium to large, slow-to-moderate-growing evergreen tree with a dense, rounded, and attractive canopy; serves as a wonderful landscape focal point.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates. Sensitive to hard freezes when young, but established trees can tolerate mild, brief cold spells.

💡 Pro Growing Tip: To accelerate and improve germination, lightly nick the hard seed coat or soak the seeds in warm water for 24 to 48 hours before planting. Sow them in a loose, well-draining, and sterile seed-starting medium in a warm, sunny environment. Keep the soil evenly moist and maintain patience—Sapodilla seeds can take a few weeks to sprout, eventually rewarding you with a sturdy, long-lived heirloom tree!