Sapota Product

Sapota can grow to more than 30 m (98 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). The average height of cultivated specimens, however, is usually between 9 and 15 m (30 and 49 ft) with a trunk diameter not exceeding 50 cm (20 in). It is wind-resistant and the bark is rich in a white, gummy latex called chicle. The ornamental leaves are medium green and glossy. They are alternate, elliptic to ovate, 7-15 cm (3-6 in) long, with an entire margin. The white flowers are inconspicuous and bell-like, with a six-lobed corolla. An unripe fruit has a firm outer skin and when picked, releases white chicle from its stem. A fully ripened fruit has saggy skin and does not release chicle when picked.

BOTANICAL NAME: Manilkara zapota

 

ORIGIN: Tropical America

TOTAL AREA IN INDIA: 80000 Ha

TOTAL PRODUCTION IN INDIA: 834000 MT

 

MAJOR PRODUCING STATES/DISTRICTS IN INDIA :

  • Andhra Pradesh (East & West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Kurnool, Medak)
  • Gujarat (Valsad, Surat, Kheda, Bhavnagar)
  • Karnataka (Belgaum, Dharwar, Chickmagalore, Shimoga, Hassan)
  • West Bengal (South 24 - Paraganas, Midnapur)
  • Maharashtra and Orissa

VARIETIES: Important varieties cultivated in different states of India are listed below :

Andhra Pradesh

Pala, Kirtibarthi, Cricket Ball, Dwarapudi and Guthi Jonavalasa

Gujarat

Kalipatti, Bhuripatti, Piilipatti, Dhola Diwani, Jhumakhia and Cricket Ball

Maharashtra

Kalipatti, Cricket Ball, and Murraba

Karnataka

Kalipatti, Cricket Ball, Kirtibarthi, DHS 1 and DHS 2

Tamil Nadu

Guthi, Kirthibarthi, Pala, Co 1, Co 2 and PKM 1

STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Temperature: - 15 - 20oC

Relative Humidity: - 85-90%

Storage Period: - 2-3 weeks

Peak Harvesting Season:-

Maharastra: - All around year

Andhra Pardesh: - Feb to April, Oct, Nov

Gujarat: - Dec to March

Tamilnadu: - April, May

Karnataka: - April to June, Sept to Nov

Export of 2022-23: - 973 MT

Major Destination: - UAE, Baharin, United Kindom, Qatar, Canada

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