Effect of foliar application of chemicals on yield and quality of sapota cv. Kalipatti

Amongst the different treatments, Foliar application of GA₃ 100 ppm during first week in Nov. Dec. and January month, recorded highest number of fruits (2833 per tree) and yield (161kg/tree). the maximum fruit yield (116 kg/plant, which is 72% of the total yield) was recorded during winter months which fetch higher market price (maximum net realization with highest cost: benefit ratio i.e. 1: 4.55) as compared to control. The quality of fruits was also high as 90 percent fruits were under grade A and B. other quality parameters like tSS, Vit. c content in fruit pulp etc. were not influenced by any treatment.