Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Sapotaceae family. Sapodilla is a valuable fruit crop that produces fruits with a pleasant taste and aroma.
Sapodilla is native to tropical and subtropical regions, but it grows best in regions with warm, humid climates.

1. Variety selection
When choosing a sapodilla variety, you need to consider the following factors:

- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit crop, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some varieties of sapodilla can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.

2. Soil preparation
Sapodilla is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting sapodillas must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.

3. Landing
Sapodilla seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.

4. Plant care
Sapodilla is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Sapodilla is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants regularly, especially in hot weather.
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the crown of sapodillas, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Sapodilla is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.

5. Harvest
Sapodilla begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting. Sapodilla fruits ripen in October-November. The ripening of sapodilla fruits is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Sapodilla fruits are collected by hand, cutting them off with the stalk.

6. Diseases and pests
Sapodilla is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Cercospora
- Powdery mildew
- Scab
Sapodilla is susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Sapodyl scale
- Sapodilovsky spider mite

Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest of sapodillas, you can grow it as seedlings. Sapodilla seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of sapodilla, you can grow it next to other crops that repel pests.

Notes
- To grow sapodillas in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- To protect sapodillas from pests and diseases, it is necessary to use insecticides and fungicides.
- To obtain a good harvest of sapodillas, it is necessary to follow the watering and fertilizing regime.