Botanical Profile
Diospyros digyna is an evergreen tropical fruit tree from the Ebenaceae family.
Scientific Name
Diospyros digyna Jacq. Synonym: Diospyros nigra (J.F.Gmel.) Perrier
Local Name
Black Sapote, Chocolate Pudding Fruit
Native Habitat
Native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests with warm temperatures, moderate humidity, and seasonal rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds require warmth, steady moisture, and fresh sowing for better germination rates.
Germination Timeframe
2–6 weeks
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun, fertile well-draining soil, and warm humid conditions. Ideal temperatures range between 22–34°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its unusual edible fruit, tropical adaptability, and rarity in specialized fruit collections.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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