About Sapota (Chikoo)
Sapota (chikoo) is a sweet, grainy fruit of western and southern India. The Dahanu–Gholvad belt in Maharashtra and Navsari–Valsad in Gujarat are its best-known growing areas, and Dahanu Gholvad chikoo holds a GI tag.
Where Sapota (Chikoo) Is Grown in Gujarat
The main sapota (chikoo) districts of Gujarat are Navsari, Valsad, Surat, Bhavnagar. Gujarat is India's leading producer of groundnut, cotton, castor, cumin and isabgol, and a big grower of wheat, bajra, potato, banana, mango, sesame and onion. Its market yards in Unjha, Gondal, Rajkot and Deesa are among India's busiest, and its ports handle much of India's agri exports.
Season in Gujarat
Two main seasons, roughly October–February and May–June. Exact arrival dates in Gujarat depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Sapota (Chikoo) Is Sold in Gujarat
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. Gujarat's large market yards are known for organised auctions and modern facilities.
Other major markets in Gujarat
- UnjhaJeera, isabgol, fennelAboutExplore
- Gondal and RajkotGroundnut, cotton, chilliAboutExplore
- DeesaPotato, castorAboutExplore
- MahuvaOnion for dehydrationAboutExplore
- Jamnagar and JunagadhGroundnut, garlicAboutExplore
State Agencies in Gujarat
Sapota (Chikoo) has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- Gujarat State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- Gujarat State Civil Supplies CorporationGrain procurementAboutExplore
- GUJCOMASOLState cooperative marketingAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export sapota (chikoo) across India, including from Gujarat. Tap a name for details.
- APEDAExport promotion and registrationAboutExplore
- Ninjacart (63 Ideas Infolabs Pvt Ltd)B2B fresh produceAboutExplore
- BigBasket (Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd)Online groceryAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Gujarat
New varieties, crop advice and seed for sapota (chikoo) growers in Gujarat come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Anand Agricultural UniversityAnandAboutExplore
- Junagadh Agricultural UniversityJunagadhAboutExplore
- Navsari Agricultural UniversityNavsariAboutExplore
- Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural UniversityBanaskanthaAboutExplore
Sapota (Chikoo) in Other States
Maharashtra · Karnataka · Tamil Nadu · Andhra Pradesh
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