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Sapota (Chikoo)All seasonsGrafted variety (on khirni rootstock)Updated 6 September 2026

Guthi

A native South Indian variety with a compact growth habit that suits smaller orchard spacing and home gardens better than the more spreading commercial varieties.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity periodFirst bearing ~3–4 years (grafted)
Expected yield70–110 kg/tree/year at full bearing
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Sapota (Chikoo)
Type
Grafted variety (on khirni rootstock)
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
First bearing ~3–4 years (grafted)
Expected yield
70–110 kg/tree/year at full bearing
Suitable soil
Loam

About this variety

Guthi Chikoo is a native South Indian sapota variety notable for a more compact growth habit than the larger, more spreading commercial varieties like Kalipatti or Cricket Ball. This makes it a practical choice for smaller orchard plots and home gardens where a full-sized 8–10 m-spread tree is impractical, at the cost of somewhat lower yield per tree than the larger commercial varieties.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeGrafted variety (on khirni rootstock)
    MaturityFirst bearing ~3–4 years (grafted)
    Yield potential70–110 kg/tree/year at full bearing
    Disease resistanceNo special resistance claimed
    SoilLoam
    SeasonAll seasons

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

First bearing ~3–4 years (grafted)

Expected yield

70–110 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

  • Compact growth habit suited to smaller plots and home gardens
  • A genuine native South Indian option alongside the larger commercial varieties

Things to consider

  • Lower yield per tree (70–110 kg/tree/year) than the larger commercial varieties
  • 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.

  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Karnataka