Chico fruit seeds

Scientific name: Manilkara zapota Other names: Chico, Sapodilla, Nasu, Sapota Family: Sapotaceae The Chico tree is one of the distinctive tropical fruit trees, combining beauty and productivity, as it adorns gardens with its shiny green leaves and produces delicious fruits with a flavor similar to caramel and honey. It is considered an ideal tree for home cultivation and small farms due to its heat tolerance, ease of care, and regular fruiting. Cultivation and environmental conditions: It is grown in warm to hot areas, tolerates drought and soil salinity relatively, and prefers sunny locations and well-drained soil. Planting time: The best time for planting is spring or early summer when the temperature is moderate. Flowers: Small, white, appearing singly or in clusters, with a beautiful star shape. Blooming time: Begins blooming in spring, and may continue producing flowers and fruits intermittently throughout the year in warm weather. Leaves: Oval-shaped, thick, shiny, dark green, giving the tree a dense and attractive appearance. Height: Ranges between 6 to 15 meters, and can be pruned to suit home gardens. Soil: Grows in most soil types, but best if light, fertile, and well-drained. Watering: Water regularly during the growth and fruiting period, with reduced watering in winter to prevent root rot. Propagation: By seeds (but they grow slowly), or by grafting and cuttings to obtain fruit-bearing trees quickly and of high quality.