Chocolate-Colored Pulp
Produces fruits with soft, dark brown pulp and a mild, sweet flavor when fully ripe.
Digyna Sapote Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Digyna Sapote Seeds
Digyna Sapote, commonly known as Black Sapote or chocolate pudding fruit, is a tropical evergreen fruit tree scientifically known as Diospyros digyna. It produces green fruits that develop soft, dark brown pulp when fully ripe. The tree is suited to warm climates and can be grown in tropical gardens and home orchards.
Black Sapote
Tropical Fruit Tree
Evergreen Foliage
Edible Fruit
Key Features
Evergreen Growth
Develops glossy green foliage that adds tropical greenery to suitable landscapes.
Unique Tropical Fruit
Grows unusual fruits commonly called chocolate pudding fruit because of their ripe pulp.
Home Orchard Potential
Can be grown in warm, frost-free locations with sufficient space for a mature fruit tree.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Diospyros digyna
Commonly called Black Sapote
Also known as chocolate pudding fruit
Tropical evergreen fruit tree
Green fruits with dark brown ripe pulp
Suitable for warm-climate gardens
Can be grown in home orchards
Fruit used fresh and in desserts
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Diospyros digyna |
| Common Name | Digyna Sapote, Black Sapote, Black Persimmon |
| Plant Family | Ebenaceae |
| Plant Category | Fruit; Tropical Fruit Tree |
| Plant Type | Perennial Evergreen Tree |
| Fruit Color | Green skin with dark brown pulp when fully ripe |
| Fruit Flavor | Mild and sweet when fully ripe |
| Growth Habit | Medium to large evergreen tree |
| Native Range | Mexico and Central America |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suited to Zones 10–11; local conditions and cultivar may affect suitability |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering during establishment; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Planting Season | Spring or warm weather when frost risk has passed |
| Germination Time | Approximately 2–6 weeks under suitable conditions; results vary |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 75–85°F (24–29°C) |
| Seed Starting | Use fresh seeds and a warm, moist, well-drained growing medium |
| Harvest Time | Several years after planting; timing varies with growing conditions |
| Garden Uses | Tropical gardens, home orchards, and edible landscapes |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Use fresh, viable seeds for better establishment. If recommended by the supplier, soak the seeds in clean, lukewarm water before sowing.
Use fresh, viable seeds for better establishment. If recommended by the supplier, soak the seeds in clean, lukewarm water before sowing.
Step 2: Sow in Suitable Soil
Plant the seeds in a warm, well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep the medium moist but avoid excessive watering.
Plant the seeds in a warm, well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep the medium moist but avoid excessive watering.
Step 3: Maintain Warm Conditions
Keep the seed container in a warm location. Temperatures around 75–85°F (24–29°C) can support germination.
Keep the seed container in a warm location. Temperatures around 75–85°F (24–29°C) can support germination.
Step 4: Transplant Young Seedlings
Once seedlings are established, move them into larger containers or a suitable outdoor location with adequate root space.
Once seedlings are established, move them into larger containers or a suitable outdoor location with adequate root space.
Step 5: Care for the Growing Tree
Provide sunlight, fertile soil, and regular moisture. Protect young trees from cold and frost, as they are sensitive to freezing temperatures.
Provide sunlight, fertile soil, and regular moisture. Protect young trees from cold and frost, as they are sensitive to freezing temperatures.
Grow Your Own Black Sapote Tree
Digyna Sapote Seeds offer an opportunity to grow an unusual tropical fruit tree known for its evergreen foliage and chocolate-colored ripe pulp. With warm conditions, suitable soil, and consistent care, Black Sapote can become a distinctive addition to a tropical garden or home orchard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about Black Sapote seed germination, fruit ripening, and growing requirements.
How do you germinate Digyna Sapote Seeds successfully?
Start with fresh, viable seeds and sow them in a warm, well-drained growing medium. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging and provide warm temperatures around 75–85°F (24–29°C). Germination commonly takes several weeks, depending on seed freshness and growing conditions.
Why is Black Sapote called chocolate pudding fruit?
Black Sapote earns the name chocolate pudding fruit because its fully ripe flesh becomes soft, dark brown, and creamy. The mild, sweet pulp can be eaten when fully ripe or used in desserts and smoothies. Unripe fruit is astringent and should not be treated as ready to eat.
How many years does a Digyna Sapote tree take to produce fruit?
A seed-grown Black Sapote tree may take approximately 5–8 years or longer to begin fruiting, depending on climate, care, and growing conditions. Warm temperatures, adequate sunlight, suitable soil, and consistent moisture help support healthy tree development. Fruiting time can vary considerably between individual trees.