Black Sapote Tree (Diospyros nigra)
₹2,500.00 Regular Price
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Scientific Name: Diospyros nigra — Chocolate Pudding Fruit Tree.
Native Home: Mexico and Central America.
Height: 10–25 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades under suitable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Wood may be used locally; some related species in the genus are valued for dark timber.
Harvesting: Fruits are picked when mature and allowed to soften until the pulp becomes dark brown.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–6 years for grafted plants; seed-grown trees may take longer.
Products: Fresh fruit, smoothies, desserts, puddings, and ice cream.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Native communities in Mexico and Central America have long eaten the fruit.
Global Spread: Cultivated in Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia, and other warm tropical and subtropical regions.
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