{"product_id":"thai-love-sapodilla-tree","title":"Thai Love Sapodilla","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the familiar sweetness of naseberry to your garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai Love Sapodilla Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enaseberry in Jamaica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echikoo or chiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in many other regions, sapodilla is a tropical favorite with naturally brown skin and a deliciously sweet interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fully ripe, its flavor is often compared to a pear sweetened with brown sugar—a simple pleasure to enjoy fresh, chilled, or scooped straight from the fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/MG057?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit flavor \u0026amp; texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapodilla offers rich sweetness with brown-sugar notes. Its flesh softens as it ripens and may have a slightly granular texture, depending on the selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy ripe fruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh, halved and scooped with a spoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChilled as a simple dessert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlended into smoothies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdded to homemade frozen desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove all seeds before eating. Allow mature fruit to soften fully; unripe sapodilla can be unpleasantly astringent and contain sticky latex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit appearance \u0026amp; size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour reference photo shows rounded to oval fruit with naturally russet-brown skin among green leaves. The understated exterior is part of sapodilla’s charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai Love fruit size and average weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not yet verified. We recommend adding measurements from your supplier or your own harvest before publishing a numerical average.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree growth \u0026amp; garden placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapodilla is an evergreen tree that generally grows slowly but can become substantial over time. Regular pruning helps maintain an accessible canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in a location with room for future growth and maintenance. It should not be described as naturally dwarf unless your supplier confirms that characteristic for Thai Love. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/MG057?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest season \u0026amp; your Harvest Planner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUF\/IFAS describes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay–September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the main Florida sapodilla season, with some fruit potentially maturing outside that period. Cultivar seasons differ. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/MG057?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, keep the harvest-month filters unassigned until your supplier or local observations confirm its timing. You can display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Harvest season: To be confirmed for this selection in our area.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis keeps your Harvest Planner useful when customers compare trees for a more balanced food forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan your harvest before you plant.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai Love Sapodilla Tree care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide good drainage. Sapodilla tolerates several soil types, including sandy soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water young plants consistently while establishing. Established trees are more drought-tolerant, but prolonged dry periods may require supplemental watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mulch the root zone to help conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a suitable fruit-tree fertilizer according to the label and tree size.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use selective pruning to manage height and spread. Avoid topping.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watch for scale insects and fruit flies; address problems according to their severity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/ST405?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection in Palm Bay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect young trees during frost and freezes. Young sapodilla may suffer severe injury around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Mature trees are more tolerant, but cold tolerance is not a guarantee against damage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/MG057?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida planting consideration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UF\/IFAS assesses sapodilla as invasive in Central and South Florida and does not recommend planting it there. Include this information when helping customers choose a location and consider alternatives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/MG057?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai Love Sapodilla Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManilkara zapota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapodilla, naseberry, chikoo, chiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen tropical fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, brown-sugar notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally russet brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft when ripe; may be slightly granular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar fruit weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot verified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally slow; substantial size possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai Love harvest months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember to December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung-tree cold protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant in Palm Bay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida planting status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUF\/IFAS does not recommend planting in Central or South Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai Love Sapodilla FAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs sapodilla the same as Jamaican naseberry?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Naseberry is a common name for sapodilla, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManilkara zapota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does sapodilla taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe fruit is sweet, commonly compared to pear and brown sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I know when it is ready to eat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature fruit should soften before eating. Remove the seeds and avoid eating hard, unripe fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen does Thai Love sapodilla produce fruit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts specific harvest season has not been verified for our area. General Florida sapodilla dates should not be treated as confirmed Thai Love dates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need a second sapodilla tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination needs vary by cultivar. Some sapodillas require cross-pollination, while others benefit from it. Thai Love’s requirements need confirmation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/MG057?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill my tree arrive with fruit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image illustrates mature fruit. Plant size, container size, and fruiting status depend on your selected option and available nursery stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal","offer_id":47978184999101,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7Gal","offer_id":47978185031869,"sku":null,"price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/sapodilla.jpg?v=1789133810","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/thai-love-sapodilla-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}