Excalibur Sapodilla, the best variety??

[WilliamTheYoungGrower]

Hey

So recently i bought a Excalibur Sapodilla seedling, and was told it was one of the best. However i’ve never tried this variety so i wanted to know if someone could shine some light on the characteristics this variety has.

 ,William

[Finca La Isla]

I can’t comment on that particular variety but I will say that sapodilla seedlings really take a long time to produce.  In Central America you can find very, very good sapodilla material.  I would look around and graft some níspero.  We have great sapodilla from Nicaragua and Mexico too has super good chico sapote.  Grafted trees can produce early, even 2-3 years.  Seedlings take forever.
Suerte

[WilliamTheYoungGrower]

I can’t comment on that particular variety but I will say that sapodilla seedlings really take a long time to produce.  In Central America you can find very, very good sapodilla material.  I would look around and graft some níspero.  We have great sapodilla from Nicaragua and Mexico too has super good chico sapote.  Grafted trees can produce early, even 2-3 years.  Seedlings take forever.
Suerte

Hey peter!

I also have an older Alano which is soon to fruit. Here in Honduras, sapodillas are almost inexistent and not even known to most, so finding a plant locally is almost imposible. As for nicaraguan varieties, i have heard they are of decent flavor and size but personally i try not to visit that country for several reasons. Thats why i brought that Excalibur seedling from the US, cause i was told they produce some of the biggest and most flavorful sapodillas and to not have to lose my mind looking for one here.

Salutes, William

[bsbullie]

Hey

So recently i bought a Excalibur Sapodilla seedling, and was told it was one of the best. However i’ve never tried this variety so i wanted to know if someone could shine some light on the characteristics this variety has.

 ,William

Not sure where you got it from but if its a seedling, dont expect it to be like its parent.

[johnb51]

Nothing wrong with Alano.  Very good flavor.  Enjoy those until your seedling produces fruit.

[murahilin]

Not sure where you got it from but if its a seedling, dont expect it to be like its parent.

I agree with bsbullie. Since it is a seedling, it may be very different.

To answer your original post though, the Excalibur variety is very good. I planted a grafted Excalibur sapodilla around 9 years ago and it produces a lot of large fruit twice a year. The flavor is very good as well.

I also think it may be one of the varieties that do not need a cross pollinator for good fruit set. Hasya on the other hand is an excellent fruit but does not appear to fruit well without cross pollination.

[WilliamTheYoungGrower]

Not sure where you got it from but if its a seedling, dont expect it to be like its parent.

I agree with bsbullie. Since it is a seedling, it may be very different.

To answer your original post though, the Excalibur variety is very good. I planted a grafted Excalibur sapodilla around 9 years ago and it produces a lot of large fruit twice a year. The flavor is very good as well.

I also think it may be one of the varieties that do not need a cross pollinator for good fruit set. Hasya on the other hand is an excellent fruit but does not appear to fruit well without cross pollination.

Thanks murahlin,

I know there might be a variation because its a seedling, however im quite sure that i’ll at least get a nice size sapodilla bearing tree. As well as having something different than my alano. Any experiences with  the quality of fruit from sapodilla seedlings?

,William

[Mike T]

BKD 110, Brown Sugar, C54, C55, C58, Foster, H C Tan, Kai Hahn, Krasuey, Kulbaba, Lamao, Makok, Makok See Gaa, Martin, Mead, Modella, Pineras, Ponderosa, Prolific, Sawo Manila, Tikal and Tropical were trialled in a comparative planting in my home town being planted in the 70s and 80s. I am sure most of this motley crew are not on Excalibur's line up these days. There is some real trash in the ranks and only one real star emerged and I whipped the pants of its rivals.

[WilliamTheYoungGrower]

BKD 110, Brown Sugar, C54, C55, C58, Foster, H C Tan, Kai Hahn, Krasuey, Kulbaba, Lamao, Makok, Makok See Gaa, Martin, Mead, Modella, Pineras, Ponderosa, Prolific, Sawo Manila, Tikal and Tropical were trialled in a comparative planting in my home town being planted in the 70s and 80s. I am sure most of this motley crew are not on Excalibur's line up these days. There is some real trash in the ranks and only one real star emerged and I whipped the pants of its rivals.

Which was the star?

,William

[Mike T]

In his showdown some showed true grit and some just couldn't' bear it well enough. It was Krasuey.

[WilliamTheYoungGrower]

In his showdown some showed true grit and some just couldn't' bear it well enough. It was Krasuey.

That is some interesting info mike!

,William