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The plant produces medium-sized bunches of plantains that are perfect for cooking, whether fried, boiled, or baked. This variety is popular in the Caribbean, especially in Puerto Rico, for its versatility in traditional dishes like tostones and mofongo. Its compact size, hardiness, and productivity make it a favorite for home gardeners and small farms alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf Puerto Rican Plantain produces medium-sized, green-skinned fruits that can be used at any stage of ripeness. The plantains are starchy when green, making them ideal for frying or boiling, and become sweeter as they ripen. 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It is known as a “condo” mango because it is compact and perfect for small properties or containers. It matures to a size of 10 to 15 feet with a 15-foot canopy spread, but can easily be kept at 6 to 10 feet high in a container. This small, grafted tree will produce fruit at a young age and a small size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePickering’s evergreen leaves grow in rosettes on the branches and pinkish-yellow flowers bloom in late winter to early spring. The leathery-skinned fruits mature by midsummer, 4 to 5 months after flowering, and are a blend of green, yellow, blushing pink, and purplish hues. On average, they weigh from 0.75 to 1.5 lbs. Inside, the yellow-orange pulp is firm and creamy, with little or no fiber. It is extremely sweet and juicy, with a delightful coconut-mango, or piña colada flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe fruits are a rich source of vitamins and minerals with antioxidant properties that boost the immune system and promote heart, skin, hair, and digestive health. They can be eaten out-of-hand or added fresh to fruit salads, garden salads, smoothies and ice cream. The possibilities are endless with this amazing fruit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMangoes generally are not fussy about their soil as long as it’s well-draining. It grows best in full sun and requires moderate moisture. 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It's one of the most highly regard Sapodilla varieties for it's superb flavor. Sapodilla fruit has a delicious apple pie like flavor with notes of brown sugar, cinnamon and caramel with a light, sightly gritty pear-like texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dwarf Makok is quick to fruit, is easy to grow in containers, and is an excellent variety for homeowners. Our favorite way to enjoy Sapodilla fruit, other than eating it fresh from the tree, is in milkshakes. We first tried Sapodilla milkshakes in the Bahamas, where it goes by the name Dilly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapoilla fruit trees are closely related to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/collections\/tropical-fruit-trees\/products\/magana-mamey-sapote-pouteria-sapota?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=331b36b29\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/collections\/tropical-fruit-trees\/products\/magana-mamey-sapote-pouteria-sapota?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=331b36b29\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMamey Sapote\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/collections\/all-plants\/products\/caimito-purple-star-apple-pouteria-caimito?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=437749c1c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/collections\/all-plants\/products\/caimito-purple-star-apple-pouteria-caimito?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=437749c1c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStar Apple\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/collections\/all-plants\/products\/canistel-bruce-pouteria-campechiana\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/collections\/all-plants\/products\/canistel-bruce-pouteria-campechiana\"\u003eCanistel\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fruit tree is thought to have originated in the Central American rain forests, probably in Mexico and Belize. Today, its cultivation has spread all over the tropical belt and grown as a major commercial crop in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Malaysia.  \u003c\/span\u003eSapodilla's are known by many names around the world including Mispel, Zapote, Dilly, Chico, Chico sapote, Zapote chico, Zapotillo, Chicle, Sapodilla plum, and Naseberry, among countless others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"X-Large Burlap Pot","offer_id":31756916719716,"sku":"SAP-MAK-XL","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":37899057823942,"sku":"SAP-MAK-L","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/products\/makok_sapodilla_fruit_tree_for_sale_live_plant_for_sale_Manilkara_zapota.png?v=1759442463"},{"product_id":"banana-manzano-apple-banana-musa","title":"Banana 'Manzano' Apple Banana (Musa acuminata)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite banana varieties! The Apple Banana has a superb, sweet flavor and really does taste just like apples! Fruit is on the smaller size, making it perfect for snacks and smoothies.  This Musa variety is definitely a hold steady; reliable producing a heavy and strong crop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"plantTabsWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"plantTabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"charsTab\" class=\"current\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"plantTabsWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"plantTabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"charsTab\" class=\"current\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple Banana (aka Manzano) is a seedless diploid that is rendered so by bearing sterile female flowers. It is not produced commercially on large scale but it is usually grown in backyards for family consumption. Its sub-acid flavor is reminiscent of a cross between an apple and a very sweet banana, which make a pleasing combination. Allow it to ripen fully before eating. The plant is quite cold hardy and will not be harmed by temperatures that are close to freezing. If frost forms on its leaves they will turn brown. 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