Sapota / Chikoo (Grafted) - Kalapatti Variety
Rs. 1,020.00
Rs. 1,225.00
Sapota / Chikoo (Grafted) - Kalapatti Variety
Sapota / Chikoo (Grafted) - Kalapatti Variety
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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Manilkara zapota (Kalapatti variety)
- Placement: Outdoor
- Care level: Easy
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: Warm, tropical climate preferred
Chikoo (Sapota) is a long-lived evergreen tropical tree. Kalapatti is a well-regarded commercial variety known for good-quality, exceptionally sweet, malty fruit.
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 Kalapatti chikoo 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's special about the Kalapatti variety?
It's a well-regarded commercial sapota variety known for consistently good-quality, sweet fruit.
How is the plant maintained?
It needs full sun, regular watering, and only minimal pruning to remove damaged branches.
From Sapling to you
See how we grow our plants with expert care and take every precaution to ensure they arrive healthy and thriving at your doorstep.
Step 01
The Foundation of Quality
Using tissue culture, we grow disease-free, superior plants in controlled environments.
Step 02
Nourishing the Roots
We craft a nutrient mix of cocopeat, manure, and perlite for optimal growth.
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
