CO-3
A Tamil Nadu Agricultural University hybrid between Cricket Ball and Vavivalasa, giving an oblong-ovate, pleasantly flavoured, very sweet fruit with a total soluble solids of about 24.2°Brix.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Sapota (Chikoo)
- Type
- Grafted variety (on khirni rootstock)
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- First bearing ~3–4 years (grafted)
- Expected yield
- 100–130 kg/tree/year at full bearing
- Suitable soil
- Loam
About this variety
CO-3 is a sapota hybrid released by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, crossing Cricket Ball with the local Vavivalasa variety. The cross combines Cricket Ball's hardier, transport-friendly traits with much higher sweetness than either parent — its fruit reaches about 24.2°Brix total soluble solids, putting it among the sweetest named sapota varieties commercially available in India. Fruit shape is oblong-ovate with a pleasant, well-balanced flavour that has made it a favoured choice in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh for growers targeting the premium table market.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
First bearing ~3–4 years (grafted)
Expected yield
100–130 kg/tree/year at full bearing
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- No special resistance claimed
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Among the sweetest named sapota varieties available (~24.2°Brix)
- Combines good flavour with the hardier traits of its Cricket Ball parent
- Well suited to Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh growing conditions
Things to consider
- Less documented performance outside its home region than Kalipatti
- No special disease resistance claimed
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh