I am a grafted sapota variety producing sweet, smooth fruits.

Native to Mexico; cultivated widely in India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka).

Water every 3–4 days; drip irrigation preferred.

Requires full sun.

Thrives in 20–35°C; sensitive to frost.

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil; spacing 6–8 meters apart.

Apply compost and NPK 10:10:10 every 2–3 months; supplement with potassium for fruit sweetness.

Botanical name: Manilkara zapota; Variety: Kalipati 2525 (grafted); Family: Sapotaceae.

Fruits safe; seeds not edible.

Fruits rich in fiber, vitamin C, and natural sugars; eaten fresh or in desserts.

Susceptible to fruit borer, leaf spot, and mealybugs; requires integrated pest management.

Can live 30–40 years; grafted plants fruit in 3–4 years; peak yield from year 8 onward.