How to Propagate Sapotes?
Primary propagation of sapotes includes seeds, grafting, and cuttings. Key success factors are warm temperatures, well-draining soil, and moderate lighting. Special considerations involve seed treatment with gastric acid mimicry for germination. Generally, the difficulty is moderate due to slow seed germination and rooting process. Steps: 1. Mimic gastric acid by soaking seeds for 24 hours. 2. Sow in well-draining soil at 25°C. 3. For cuttings, select healthy semi-hardwood, treat with rooting hormone, and plant in moist medium. 4. Graft onto rootstock in spring for clonal propagation.