Santol Fruit Seeds (Sandoricum koetjape) 
Tropical Cotton Fruit Tree Seeds
 
Quantity : 10 Seeds

Bring a taste of the tropics to your garden with Santol Fruit Seeds, from the fast-growing and exotic Sandoricum koetjape tree. Commonly known as santol, sentul, or cotton fruit, this unique fruit tree is native to Southeast Asia and thrives in warm climates.


🌱 Plant Overview:

Botanical Name: Sandoricum koetjape
Common Names: Santol, Cotton Fruit, Sentul
Origin: Malesia and New Guinea
Growth Habit: Fast-growing
Climate Suitability: Tropical to subtropical


🍈 Fruit Characteristics:

Santol fruits are roughly the size of peaches, with a slightly fuzzy rind and a reddish or yellow hue, depending on the variety. The flesh can be sweet or tangy, and is eaten fresh, cooked, or turned into jams and curries. Inside, the fruit contains several brown, inedible seeds surrounded by soft, juicy pulp.

Two main types: Red and Yellow variety
Flavor ranges from sweet to tart
Used in various Asian cuisines: Filipino sinantolan, Thai som tam, and curries


🌿 Additional Benefits:

Culinary Uses: Eaten raw, spiced, candied, or cooked
Medicinal Properties: Traditionally used for anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer potential
Other Uses: Wood for construction; seeds with natural insecticidal compounds


🌾 Growing Notes:

Santol trees thrive in well-drained, fertile soil and require warm temperatures year-round. Ideal for tropical gardens or greenhouses in cooler regions. With proper care, the tree can start fruiting in just a few years.