Grafted Chiku Plants

Plant: Grafted Chiku / Sapota Botanical name: Manilkara zapota * 🌱 Plant type: Grafted * 🍈 Fruit: Sweet, juicy and aromatic * ⏳ Fruiting: Generally starts earlier than seed-grown plants, often around 2–4 years, depending on variety and growing conditions * ☀️ Climate: Tropical and subtropical; prefers warm, frost-free conditions * 💧 Water: Regular watering during establishment; avoid waterlogging * 🌱 Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil * 📏 Spacing: Around 8–10 m for commercial orchard planting, depending on variety and management * 🌳 Uses: Fresh fruit, home gardens and commercial orchards * 🚚 Availability: Grafted plants can be supplied for nursery/orchard planting.