Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna)

An exotic tropical evergreen yielding unique, green-skinned fruits with a rich, dark flesh that looks and tastes remarkably like sweet chocolate pudding. Exceptionally high in Vitamin C and antioxidants, these grafted trees are perfect for tropical home gardens and begin fruiting in just 2–3 years.

Description

Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna) grows best in 6–8 hours of direct sunlight and thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry weather, while avoiding waterlogging around the roots.

Recommended Planting Method for Best Results
For healthy growth and strong establishment, prepare a 2–3 ft deep pit. If available, place a layer of green leaves at the bottom. Mix 1.5 kg bone meal, 1 kg oil cake, 20 kg raw cow or goat dung, and 100 g urea with an equal quantity of soil, then fill the pit and cover it with soil.
Leave the pit for about one month, watering it daily so the mixture decomposes well. After one month, mix the contents again and add 100 g calcium or dolomite. Wait one more week, then plant the sapling.
If you need to plant immediately and cannot wait for the one-month decomposition period, do not add oil cake or calcium/dolomite; use only the soil, manure, bone meal, and urea mixture for planting.