Here’s a short and clear guide for the Chiku (Sapota) Fruit Plant 🍂🍈👇
🍈 Chiku (Sapota) Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Chiku, Sapota, Sapodilla |
| Scientific name | Manilkara zapota |
| Origin | Mexico & Central America |
| Type | Evergreen tropical fruit tree |
| Fruit color | Brown skin, soft brown pulp |
| Taste | Sweet, malty, with caramel flavor 🍯 |
| Season | Twice a year — Jan–Feb & June–July |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 6–10 meters (medium–large tree)
- Bearing age: 3–4 years (grafted)
- Yield: 1500–2000 fruits/tree/year
- Lifespan: 40–50 years
- Fruit weight: 70–100 g each
- Special: Evergreen tree, fruits all year with good care 🌳
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & coastal regions |
| Temperature | 25–35°C |
| Soil | Well-drained sandy loam / alluvial |
| pH | 6.0–8.0 |
| Sunlight | 6–8 hrs/day (full sun) |
☀️ Very hardy — tolerates drought & high temperatures.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted plants (best for early fruiting)
- Spacing: 8 × 8 m
- Planting time: June–August (monsoon)
- Watering: 2–3 times/week (young) → weekly (mature)
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 25 kg
- NPK: 500 g N + 250 g P + 250 g K
✂️ Light pruning improves fruit size and yield.
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