a unique grafted variety of the standard sapodilla/sapota fruit (Manilkara zapota) that grows in an elongated, curved shape resembling a small banana.
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Fruit Characteristics
Shape: Long, cylindrical, and slightly curved like a banana, typically measuring 8–12 cm long and 4–6 cm in diameter.
Weight: Weighs about 100 to 200 grams per fruit.
Skin & Pulp: Thin, light brown, rough-textured skin with a soft, smooth, and granular pulp that ranges from dark brown to golden-brown.
Flavor Profile: Exceptionally sweet with a rich, malty, caramel-like flavor, often described as a blend of brown sugar, caramel, and a hint of pear. It contains fewer seeds (usually 1–5 or fewer) than round local varieties.
Plant & Growing Details
Type: Evergreen, high-yielding grafted hybrid plant.
Fruiting Time: Grafted plants start bearing fruit much earlier than seed-grown trees, usually within 1 to 2 years of planting.
Climate & Sunlight: Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates and needs full direct sunlight (at least 6 hours daily).
Soil & Water: Requires well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter with moderate, regular watering. It is also compact enough to be grown in large containers or home garden terraces.
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