Black Sapote (Chocolate Pudding Fruit) - Bernicker Temperate Climate Plants Fertilising: Use a balanced NPK

Fertilising: Use a balanced NPK fertilizer (such as 10-10-10) during the growing season every two months

Mulching: Apply organic mulch around the base of the tree to help retain soil moisture

Capable of withstanding temperatures as chilling as -10°F (-23°C)

They can be enjoyed whole

yet it’s cold hardy and can be grown in temperate climates from coast to coast

Black Sapote (Chocolate Pudding Fruit) - Bernicker Temperate Climate Plants Fertilising: Use a balanced NPKBlack Sapote (Diospyros nigra) Black sapote Bernicker is a prolific producer , a medium to large fruit with few seeds, sweet and creamy and excellent quality. The black sapote is a fantastic fruit and highly sought after. There's a clue as to the reason for the excitement surrounding black sapote in its nickname, 'chocolate pudding fruit'. The ripe flesh of black sapote certainly does look like chocolate mousse and has virtually the same texture too.