Sapodilla/Nispero
Alano, Tikal & Morena
Tikal Fruit on the tree.
Sapodilla trees are in great demand and we see no end to the demand. The fruits are delicious and the trees are well adapted to South Florida.
The Sapodilla is salt and drought tolerant. Trees grow best in well drained soil.
Several improved varieties are available.
Alano has oval shaped fruits with a very sweet taste, similar to a blend of cinnamon and pear. These trees are heavy consistent producers of medium sized fruit typically weighing about nine ounces. Trees are less brittle and more compact than other varieties. Ripens from November to June.
Tikal was one of the first superior varieties grown in Florida commercially. The very tasty fruit ripens December to March. Fruit can vary from 9-11 ounces.
The Sapodilla is salt and drought tolerant. Trees grow best in well drained soil.
Several improved varieties are available.
Alano has oval shaped fruits with a very sweet taste, similar to a blend of cinnamon and pear. These trees are heavy consistent producers of medium sized fruit typically weighing about nine ounces. Trees are less brittle and more compact than other varieties. Ripens from November to June.
Tikal was one of the first superior varieties grown in Florida commercially. The very tasty fruit ripens December to March. Fruit can vary from 9-11 ounces.
How do I know it's ready to eat?
Tip:
Fruit that is ready to pick becomes smooth and a bit shiny unlike the immature fruit that has a rough texture.
After picking the fruit wait around four to five days and feel the fruit. Enjoy eating when the fruit is soft to the touch. Try placing some ripe fruit in the refrigerator and eat cold for a real treat!
Caution:
Be sure to slice the fruit open and don't get the seed in your mouth.
Sapodilla seeds have a sharp pointed end and this could become caught in your throat. The skin is not edible.
Fruit that is ready to pick becomes smooth and a bit shiny unlike the immature fruit that has a rough texture.
After picking the fruit wait around four to five days and feel the fruit. Enjoy eating when the fruit is soft to the touch. Try placing some ripe fruit in the refrigerator and eat cold for a real treat!
Caution:
Be sure to slice the fruit open and don't get the seed in your mouth.
Sapodilla seeds have a sharp pointed end and this could become caught in your throat. The skin is not edible.
