{"product_id":"black-sapote-reineke-merida-grafted-tree","title":"Black Sapote Reineke [Merida] Grafted Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Sapote Reineke (Merida) is a rare, grafted tropical fruit tree known for its custardy, cacao-like flesh often compared to chocolate pudding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in Everglades Farm's Homestead, Florida nursery, it produces greenish-brown fruit 2.5 to 4 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Sapote Reineke (Merida), grafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium growth, about 5m x 5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenish-brown, 2.5 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm) diameter, thick custardy flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to 5°C (41°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 years after planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 100 below 10°C (50°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome gardens and orchards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare and exotic fruit collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtropical edible landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDessert and fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdventurous fruit growers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in well-drained soil, including sandy and limestone-based high-pH soils, spacing trees 25 to 30 feet from buildings and other trees. It is self-fertile but yields better with a second variety nearby, tolerates minimum temperatures of 5°C (41°F), and needs about 100 chill hours below 10°C (50°F). Expect fruit 3 to 4 years after planting, harvested September to November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick, custardy flesh with a warm, fruity, cacao-like flavor often likened to chocolate pudding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Everglades Farm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverglades Farm is a Florida nursery in Homestead growing fruiting trees, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everglades Farm","offers":[{"title":"12-18 inches \u0026 1-gal","offer_id":51042518696214,"sku":"REINEKE-BLACK-SAPOTE-#1-1FT","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 feet \u0026 3-gal","offer_id":51042518728982,"sku":"REINEKE-BLACK-SAPOTE-#3-3FT","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/black_sapote_everglades_farm_1024x1024_2x_5e7c489d-0dfb-4fb5-8470-b1546f304e80.jpg?v=1771382010","url":"https:\/\/madelines.co\/products\/black-sapote-reineke-merida-grafted-tree","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}