Sapota / Chikoo (Grafted) - Cricket Ball Variety
Rs. 1,020.00
Rs. 1,215.00
Sapota / Chikoo (Grafted) - Cricket Ball Variety
Sapota / Chikoo (Grafted) - Cricket Ball Variety
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About Sapota / Chikoo (Grafted) - Cricket Ball Variety
Sapota (Chikoo) is a long-lived, evergreen tropical tree, also grown historically for its latex. This Cricket Ball variety is named for its rounded, ball-like fruit shape. The fruit itself is a fleshy berry with an exceptionally sweet, malty flavour once ripe.
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun for healthy growth and fruiting.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
- Climate: Suited to warm, tropical climates.
Planting & Spacing
Best grown in a large pot or directly in the ground, where it forms a long-lived, dense-canopied tree over time.
Care
- Watering: Regular, consistent watering; avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
- Fertilizer: Periodic organic feeding supports steady growth.
- Pruning: Minimal — remove only damaged or crossing branches.
Fruiting & Harvest
Fruiting typically begins 3-4 years after planting for a grafted plant like this one. Note: unripe sapota fruit contains natural latex and tannins that make it taste puckery/astringent — this fades away completely once the fruit is left to ripen fully.
This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region — we don't promise a fixed timeline.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Regular, consistent watering; avoid letting soil dry out completely
- Light: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Fertilizer: Periodic organic feeding for steady growth
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
When does the Cricket Ball sapota fruit?
This grafted plant typically starts fruiting 3-4 years after planting.
Why does unripe chikoo taste bitter?
Unripe sapota contains natural latex and tannins that cause a puckery, astringent taste — this disappears completely once the fruit ripens fully.
What does 'Cricket Ball' refer to?
It describes the fruit's characteristic rounded, ball-like shape.
How is the plant maintained?
It needs full sun, regular watering, and only minimal pruning to remove damaged branches.
