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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: bradflorida on July 31, 2013, 10:50:50 PM

Title: Homestead White Sapote
Post by: bradflorida on July 31, 2013, 10:50:50 PM
I just picked up a Homestead White Sapote at Excalibur today.  I was looking for another White Sapote variety (currently have a Redlands and Suebelle). 

Can anyone tell me about the flavor of this variety?  I can't seem to find much information, except that it is a smaller variety tree with smaller fruit and is productive. 

-Brad

Title: Re: Homestead White Sapote
Post by: bradflorida on November 10, 2013, 09:51:49 PM
Chris Rollins told me that the Homestead variety is very similar to the Redlands variety, and they might even be the same thing.  Interesting, because there were a couple of older references on the web which say that the Homestead is a small fruit, about 200 grams, and lower brix.  I seem to remember the Redlands being described as a medium or larger fruit.

Brad
Title: Re: Homestead White Sapote
Post by: jc on November 11, 2013, 06:01:04 AM
I bought a TREC white sapote from Patrick last winter. I have no clue what it's supposed to taste like. I don't even know where I'm going to plant it. Can white sapotes fruit in pots?