10 Easy Steps to Grow Delicious Chiku at Home

Chiku or sapodilla plants can be grown from seeds or seedlings.

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Use well-draining soil with a balanced pH for chiku plants.

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Plant seeds one inch deep and water daily, but avoid overwatering

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Place the plant in a warm and sunny location.

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Apply mulch to retain moisture in the soil

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Remove dead or infected branches to keep the plant healthy

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Chiku fruit ripens 5-8 months after flowering and is ready to harvest when soft.

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Use bone meal to fertilize chiku plants regularly.

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Cow dung manure can be used to boost growth and improve soil quality

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Plant chiku seeds in July or August for best results

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