sapota-chikoo
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Sapota (Chikoo) is a fruit crop, a perennial. Sow it in Jun–Jul (planting) and expect to harvest in 4–5 years to bear. It wants a pH of 6.0–8.0 (close to neutral) and 20–32°C. Plant at 8 × 8 m. A good crop returns around 15–20 t. Watch for bud borer, leaf spot.
Growing Sapota (Chikoo)6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Unlike more sensitive fruits, Sapota can withstand temperatures soaring up to 42-44°C.
Never plant Sapota from seed, as it will take 7-8 years to fruit and the quality will be unpredictable.
A Sapota tree begins bearing fruit within 3-4 years and can remain productive for over 50 years.
Sapota prefers pH 6–8 but tolerates mildly alkaline soils common in some cotton districts.
Sapota (chikoo) adapts well to Pune's semi-dry tropical climate when given basic care.
Overview and suitability for Madurai Sapota (Manilkara zapota), commonly called sapota or chikoo, is well suited to Madurai's tropical climate when planted on well-drained soils and managed for water and nutrient needs.
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