September, October, November, December
Did you know...De la Maza, in 1893, reported that the seed has stupefying properties, and this may be due to its HCN content. One is cautioned not to rub the eyes after handling the green fruit because of the sap exuding from the cut or broken stalk. The milky sap of the tree is highly irritant to the eyes and caustic and vesicant on the skin. The leaves are reportedly poisonous. 
sapote DescriptionMalus domestica is the name of one the most popular and cultivated tree fruit in the world. The tree has a medium size and it is deciduous. It reaches 5-12 m tall and has a dense crown. The leaves are simple, oval shaped with approximate dimensions of 5'12 cm long and 3.6 cm broad. Flowers and budding of the leaves are produced simultaneously in spring. Fruit SelectionPurchase sapotes with smooth, clean, shiny skin and a good color. Avoid dull skin, bruises, and punctures. Recommended StorageIn the fridge for up to 4 weeks. Check them often and remove any decayed sapotes, since one rotten sapote can spoil them all. Recipes to try
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