Sapota: Is a long-lived

Sapota is a long-lived, evergreen tree that can flourish and produce fruits for over 100 years. They can grow to a height of about 30 meters. Sapodilla is a delicious fruit from the Manilkara zapota tree. This article describes its benefits, nutrient profile, and more. While none of us cared about the health benefits of this fruit while growing up, here are 10 reasons to eat a few sapotas (chickoos) every time it's in season. Soil and climate It is a tropical crop and can be grown up to an altitude of 1000 metres. It can be grown in all types of soils. Planting materials Sapota can be propagated by approach grafting. Grafting can be done on Manilkhara hexandra (Pala) rootstock. Season of planting The ideal season of planting is June to December. Spacing 8 x 8 m (156 plants/ha) for conventional planting. Adopt high density planting at 8 x 4 m (312 plants / ha) for high productivity