Mamey Sapote Tazumal Live Plants (Pouteria Sapota)

General Information: Mamey Sapote is an ancient pre-Hispanic fruit found throughout the tropical regions of Mexico, Central, and South America. This medium to large fruit has a round, oval, or oblong shape, often featuring tapered, pointed ends. The skin is thick and semi-rough, varying in color from light to dark brown, and has a textured, scruffy feel akin to sandpaper. Beneath the skin, the flesh showcases beautiful hues ranging from orange and red to salmon, offering a soft, creamy, and dense texture with a fine, smooth consistency and a faint squash-like scent. Each fruit typically contains 1 to 4 glossy black-brown elliptical seeds nestled in the center of the flesh. Mamey Sapote is best enjoyed when fully ripe, yielding slightly to pressure when squeezed.

Nutritional Benefits:

• High in vitamins A and C
• Excellent source of potassium
• Rich in dietary fiber

Cultivation Information:

• Bloom Time/Fruiting: 4 to 5 Years
• Maintenance Required: Moderate

Planting and Care:

• Requires full sun for 8+ hours daily
• Regular watering is essential; keep the soil moist but not overly wet
• Prefers clay loam soils
• Fertilize twice per year, in spring and early fall

Special Features: Mamey Sapote is rich in fiber and an excellent source of calcium, vitamins A and C, potassium, and magnesium.

Uses/Benefits:

This delicious fruit can be enjoyed raw or transformed into delightful milkshakes, smoothies, and ice cream. It is also used to create marmalade and jellies, and can serve as a unique dressing or sauce for salads, salmon, or meat dishes.