Gudadat (Pouteria gudadat)

An exotic Amazonian fruit tree species related to Abiu and Canistel, highly valued among rare fruit enthusiasts for producing small to medium, smooth-skinned yellowish-orange fruits with soft, sweet, custardy pulp that offers a unique caramel-vanilla flavor profile.

Grafted and air-layered trees adapt exceptionally well to container gardening and humid tropical environments like Kerala, maintaining a compact growth habit with annual light pruning and bearing fruit within just 2 to 3 years!

Description

Gudadat (Pouteria gudadat) grows best in 6–8 hours of sunlight and thrives in warm, humid tropical climates. Water regularly during the early growth stage, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Protect young plants from strong winds and prolonged dry periods. Choose a spacious planting location with good drainage to support healthy root development and growth.

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.