#blacksapote

Soncoya, black sapote and a Malay Apple all going to a new home. After seeing so many of my trees lost due to negligence or lack of care, I started focusing my time and energy on those that are truly wanting to make a change for themselves. Jaquelin in the center will soon be harvesting his first jackfruit from one of our trees. I distributed pretty much every variety of fruit that I’ve grown with the entire community before even planting my first in hopes that everyone can share the abundance that I seek. Those who were responsible caretakers are now reaping the benefits while some others are showing regret. Lots of lessons learned. You can only help someone who cares to help themself. It’s not about how many trees we can plant a year but how many trees will survive after planting. Out of all the trees given to these three, only 1 didn’t survive. ・・・ #growninhaiti #Reforestation #community #grownfromseed #soncoya #malayapple #blacksapote #diversity #foodforest #foodsecurity #caretakers #responsible #growth #agroforestry #sustainable #communittdevelopment #nogmos #seedsovereignty #haiti #ayiti #perspective #longterm https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdCbkxFOqb/?igshid=1oes71leq8t4x

Regrann from @ugly_by_nature - #Blacksapote (Diospyros nigra), is a tropical #fruit native to eastern Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America from the species of persimmon. It is known by various other common names such as black persimmon, chocolate-fruit and #chocolate pudding fruit. Black sapote is a tomato-like fruit with a thin and firm rind. The fruit has 2 to 10 seeds that are dark red-brown colored. Ripened black sapote has a greenish-yellow skin that is raw and inedible and a pulp dark brown in color and custard-like, therefore, called as #chocolatepudding fruit. It is considered as a healthier alternative as it is low in fat and contains about four times as much vitamin C as an average orange. It is also a good source of fiber and potassium. As the black sapote is a rich source of vitamin C it helps in building the body’s immune system. It helps enhance resistance against bacteria and viruses. Black sapote can be an alternative for those who do not like citrus fruits. A 100 gram of black sapote provides nearly 25 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. As an antioxidant, vitamin C helps fight against free radical damage and protects against heart disease and cancer. The fruit is good for the digestive process as it is an excellent source of dietary fiber. For those who suffer from constipation it could be a tasty and healthier alternative to other laxatives. - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/BnjKjLzHwgi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=85273lg4mmdr

Another new addition to our food forest/ living seed bank is this Black Sapote (Diospyros Nigra) tree. It’s actually a species of a persimmon. Common names include chocolate pudding fruit, black soapapple and zapote prieto. The fruit is described as having the taste and consistency of chocolate pudding, yum! * Gifted by Tom Braak of Faith in Action International. #growninhaiti #blacksapote #persimmon #diospyrosnigra #gift #sharingiscaring #haiti #ayiti #livingseedbank #foodforest #exoticfruittrees #reforestation #preservation #sustainable #permaculture #nogmos #nopesticides #noherbicides #fruittrees #plantsomething https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqx38b9F_cn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vqx6w85x7cqj

Black Sapote (Diospyros nigra), is a species of persimmon. Common names include chocolate pudding fruit, black soapapple and (in Spanish) zapote prieto. It’s native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. The common name sapote refers to any soft, edible fruit. This one would have to be twenty years old and fifteen metres tall. It has been flowering for many years but I have never seen any sign of fruit. 😳 Either it is a male or a female and needs a pollinator or conditions are just not right this far south. According to Wikipedia “Some trees bear only male flowers.” So this may be the case. It’s a shame as I’ve been looking forward all these years to a chocolate mousse treat. I bought this one from Sea Acres Rainforest Centre in northern NSW. #blacksapote #diospyrosnigra #chocolate #chocolatepudding #chocolatepuddingfruit #chocolate_pudding_fruit #chocolate-pudding-fruit #blacksoapapple #black-soapapple #black_soapapple #flower #fruit #mygarden #myplants #homegrown #australiangardens  #australiangarden #ausgarden #ausgardens #tree #mexican #centralamerican #colombian (at Belmont, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca6nCIypJ01/?utm_medium=tumblr

Black Sapote is native to the tropical lowlands of Central America and Southern Mexico. After their arrival in Central America, the Spaniards took seeds of the tree to the Philippines and on a small scale in many other tropical countries but never gained much popularity outside of Mexico until recently. The seed pulp, which has a pudding like consistency and a sweet, somewhat peach like taste, is eaten mainly as a desert. In Mexico, the pulp is mashed and mixed with twine and rum, cinnamon, and sugar and served as a desert called Dulce de Zapote. It is also made into ice cream and marmalade. In the Philippines, the fruits are eaten with orange juice or milk. The pulp can be used for pie filling and cakes and is sometimes blended with pineapple juice for a fruit drink. The fruits are rich in minerals and vitamin C, containing twice as much as Corbin acid as an orange. The wood is used for making furniture and tool handles. ・・・ #growninhaiti #blacksapote #chocolatepuddingfruit #growth #newleaves #DiospyrosDigyna #haiti #ayiti #tropicalfruit #variety #diversity #reforestation #preservation #foodforest #agroforestry #permaculture #foodsecurity #seedsovereignty https://www.instagram.com/p/B63yS2ylbGg/?igshid=123gkbv9vcv4h

Black Sapote is native to the tropical lowlands of Central America and Southern Mexico. After their arrival in Central America, the Spaniards took seeds of the tree to the Philippines and on a small scale in many other tropical countries but never gained much popularity outside of Mexico until recently. The seed pulp, which has a pudding like consistency and a sweet, somewhat peach like taste, is eaten mainly as a desert. In Mexico, the pulp is mashed and mixed with twine and rum, cinnamon, and sugar and served as a desert called Dulce de Zapote. It is also made into ice cream and marmalade. In the Philippines, the fruits are eaten with orange juice or milk. The pulp can be used for pie filling and cakes and is sometimes blended with pineapple juice for a fruit drink. The fruits are rich in minerals and vitamin C, containing twice as much as Corbin acid as an orange. The wood is used for making furniture and tool handles. ・・・ #growninhaiti #blacksapote #chocolatepuddingfruit #growth #newleaves #DiospyrosDigyna #haiti #ayiti #tropicalfruit #variety #diversity #reforestation #preservation #foodforest #agroforestry #permaculture #foodsecurity #seedsovereignty https://www.instagram.com/p/B63fdQaFiPG/?igshid=1l2hqe6fzd7wc