Sapodilla Cultivars

There are several Sapodilla cultivars. Please see below a summary of the main cultivars grown in Florida and available at Everglades.Farm

Variety	Fruit info	Fruit size	Pulp info	Quality	Yield	Season
Alano, Hawaii	conical to round, skin light brown, smooth	4-9 oz.	smooth to slightly granular	very good to excellent	good	Nov. - June
Betawi, Indonesia	conical	5-11 oz.	light amber, yellow, slightly granular	very good, juicy	good	late Dec.
Brown Sugar, USA	round to ovate, skin light brown, moderately scurfy	4.6-6.0 oz.	brown, slightly granular	very good	very good	May-Sept.
Gonzalez, Philippines	round to oval, skin very light brown, slightly scurfy	3.1-9.2 oz.	light brown to brown, smooth	excellent	very good	Nov.-April
Hasya, Mexico	oval to slightly conical, skin light brown, moderately scurfy	5-13 oz.	brownish red	excellent	good	Nov.-June
Makok (dwarf tree), Thailand	conical, skin light brown, slightly scurfy	1-5 oz.	light brown to greenish, smooth	very good	very good	May-Nov.
Molix, Mexico	oval	5-13 oz.	brownish red, smooth	excellent	very good	Feb.-April
Morena, Mexico	oval	6-12 oz.	brownish red, smooth	excellent	very good	Feb. - April
Oxkutzcab (OX), Mexico	roundish	12-16 oz.	reddish brown	very good	very good	May-Sept.
Tikal, USA	ellipsoid to conical, skin light brown, slightly scurfy	3-11 oz.	light brown, smooth	very good, fragrant	very good	Main, Dec.-March; Minor, May-Sept.

Temperature

For optimal growth and abundant fruit production, it is recommended to plant sapodilla trees in an area that receives full sunlight. When selecting a spot within your landscape, ensure it is sufficiently distanced from other trees, buildings, structures, and power lines. It's important to note that sapodilla trees can grow quite large if left unpruned, so consider this when choosing the planting location. Identify the warmest section of your landscape that does not experience flooding or prolonged wetness following typical summer rainfall events.

Soil

Sapodillas exhibit excellent adaptability to various soil types, yet they thrive most in well-drained, light soils. Their adaptability is particularly notable in rocky, highly calcareous soils found in southern Florida. While sapodilla trees can tolerate occasional flooding or excessively wet soil conditions to some extent, they do not thrive in poorly drained soils.

Irrigation

Newly planted sapodilla trees require regular watering to promote healthy growth. During the first week, water the trees at planting and every other day. In the following months, water them 1 to 2 times a week. In extended dry periods of 5 or more days without rain, water young sapodilla trees once a week. Once the rainy season starts, watering can be reduced or stopped. Mature sapodilla trees, aged 4 years or more, only need watering during very prolonged dry periods. Excessive watering can harm the trees and affect their growth and crop yields.



Source: University of South Florida

Updated on: 06/05/2023