SAPODILLA – Hasya

SAPODILLA – Hasya

The Hasya sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) is another named variety of this popular tropical fruit. While perhaps not as widely known as some of the other cultivars like Alano or Butterscotch, it has its own desirable traits that make it a good choice for sapodilla enthusiasts. 

Here’s what you need to know about the Hasya sapodilla:

Fruit:

• Size: The fruits are medium to large in size, typically oval or slightly conical in shape.
• Skin: It has the characteristic thin, brown, russet-colored skin of most sapodilla varieties.
• Flesh: The flesh is reddish-brown and has a smooth, creamy texture.
• Flavor: Hasya is known for its sweet, rich flavor. It has a good balance of sweetness with hints of caramel and a subtle malty note. Some describe its taste as being a bit more complex than other varieties.
• Seeds: The fruit contains a few large, black, bean-like seeds. 

Tree:

• Size: Hasya sapodilla trees are medium-sized, reaching a height of around 30 to 40 feet.
• Growth Habit: Like other sapodillas, they are slow-growing, evergreen trees with a dense, spreading canopy.
• Climate: They are well-suited to warm, tropical, and subtropical climates.
• Hardiness: They are not frost-tolerant.
• Fruiting: Grafted trees generally start producing fruit within a few years.
• Soil: They prefer well-drained, fertile soil.
• Sunlight: They require full sun to partial shade. 

In summary, the Hasya sapodilla is a worthy option for those looking for a sweet, richly flavored fruit with a smooth texture. Its good balance of sweetness and slightly more complex flavor profile, along with its relatively easy-to-grow nature, make it a good choice for sapodilla lovers in warm climates.