Colorful Tropical Fruits
Produces small, oval fruits that may ripen in red, purple, yellow, or orange shades depending on the variety.
Jocote Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
Regular price
Rs. 16.99 INR
Sale price
Rs. 16.99 INR
Regular price
Tax included.
-
Estimated Delivery:Nov 22 - Nov 26
-
Free Shipping on All Orders
Product description
Jocote Seeds
Jocote (Spondias purpurea), also known as Spanish Plum or Red Mombin, is a tropical fruit tree valued for its small, flavorful fruits and attractive foliage. The fruits can develop in shades of red, purple, yellow, and orange, depending on the variety. Jocote trees grow well in warm climates and are suitable for tropical gardens, home orchards, and edible landscapes.
Spanish Plum
Tropical Fruit Tree
Edible Fruits
Warm Climate Plant
Key Features
Sweet and Tangy Flavor
The ripe fruits have a distinctive sweet and tangy flavor and are enjoyed fresh or used in traditional preparations.
Drought Tolerance
Established Jocote trees can tolerate periods of dry weather and are adapted to warm tropical and subtropical conditions.
Edible Landscape Tree
Combines fruit production with ornamental value, making it suitable for home orchards and tropical garden landscapes.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Spondias purpurea
Commonly called Spanish Plum
Produces small tropical fruits
Red, purple, yellow, and orange fruits
Sweet and tangy fruit flavor
Suitable for tropical home orchards
Prefers full sunlight
Adapted to warm growing conditions
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Spondias purpurea |
| Common Name | Jocote; Spanish Plum; Red Mombin |
| Plant Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Seed Type | Fruit Tree Seeds |
| Plant Type | Tropical Deciduous Fruit Tree |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching tree |
| Fruit Color | Red, purple, yellow, or orange, depending on variety |
| Fruit Shape | Small and oval |
| Fruit Flavor | Sweet to tangy when ripe |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 10–12; sensitive to frost |
| Planting Season | Warm spring or early summer after frost risk has passed |
| Germination Time | Variable; depends on seed freshness and growing conditions |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained sandy or loamy soil |
| Watering | Regular watering during establishment; moderate watering afterward |
| Mature Height | Approximately 15–25 feet, depending on growing conditions |
| Propagation | Seeds and stem cuttings |
| Uses | Fresh Eating, Juices, Preserves, and Home Orchards |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select mature, healthy Jocote seeds. Clean away any remaining fruit pulp and follow the supplier's instructions for seed preparation before planting.
Select mature, healthy Jocote seeds. Clean away any remaining fruit pulp and follow the supplier's instructions for seed preparation before planting.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny planting location with loose, well-drained soil. For container growing, use a sufficiently large pot with drainage holes.
Choose a sunny planting location with loose, well-drained soil. For container growing, use a sufficiently large pot with drainage holes.
Step 3: Plant the Seeds
Sow the prepared seeds according to the supplier's recommended planting depth. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
Sow the prepared seeds according to the supplier's recommended planting depth. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
Step 4: Maintain Warmth and Moisture
Keep the growing medium warm and lightly moist without waterlogging. Provide suitable sunlight as seedlings develop.
Keep the growing medium warm and lightly moist without waterlogging. Provide suitable sunlight as seedlings develop.
Step 5: Transplant and Care
Transplant established seedlings into a sunny location with enough room for tree development. Water during establishment and prune as needed to maintain a manageable shape.
Transplant established seedlings into a sunny location with enough room for tree development. Water during establishment and prune as needed to maintain a manageable shape.
Grow Tropical Fruit with Jocote Seeds
Add a tropical fruit tree to your garden with Jocote. Known for its colorful fruits and distinctive sweet-tangy flavor, this warm-climate tree is suitable for home orchards and edible landscapes. Provide plenty of sunlight, well-drained soil, and appropriate care for healthy growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Jocote seed germination, fruit production, and growing requirements.
How do you grow Jocote trees from seeds?
To grow Jocote from seeds, remove the fruit pulp from mature seeds and prepare them according to the supplier's instructions. Sow them in warm, well-drained growing medium and maintain consistent but moderate moisture. Germination can be variable, and seedlings need warm conditions and plenty of sunlight as they develop.
How long does a Jocote tree take to produce fruit?
Jocote trees grown from seed may take several years to reach fruit-bearing maturity. The timing depends on climate, growing conditions, and seedling development. Trees propagated from mature stem cuttings may produce fruit sooner than seed-grown trees.
What does ripe Jocote fruit taste like?
Ripe Jocote fruit has a sweet to pleasantly tangy flavor, with a soft, juicy texture and a central hard seed. Depending on the variety and ripeness, the skin can be red, purple, yellow, or orange. The fruit is commonly enjoyed fresh or used in juices, preserves, and other traditional recipes.