Cricket Ball Sapote

₹400.00

Cricket Ball Sapote is a tropical fruit tree known for its round, smooth fruits that resemble the shape of a cricket ball. The fruit has a sweet, creamy, and slightly tangy pulp that is rich in nutrients. The tree is evergreen, grows well in warm and humid climates, and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. With proper care and irrigation, it yields abundant fruits suitable for fresh consumption. Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota Family: Sapotaceae Native Country/Region: Mexico and parts of Central America

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.