Jack Fruit

Description

Common Name: Jackfruit
Botanical Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus
Family: Moraceae

Jackfruit is a large tropical fruit tree known for producing the world’s largest tree-borne fruit. The fruit has a green, spiky outer skin and sweet, yellow, fleshy bulbs inside. It is widely grown in tropical regions and is valued for both its fruit and timber.

Key Features

• Evergreen tropical fruit tree.
• Produces large, heavy fruits.
• Fruits have a green, spiky outer skin.
• Sweet, aromatic yellow fruit bulbs.
• Rich in carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins, and minerals.
• Can produce fruits directly from the trunk and branches.
• Grows well in warm and humid climates.

Uses

• Ripe fruit is eaten fresh.
• Unripe jackfruit is used in curries and other savoury dishes.
• Seeds can be boiled, roasted, or cooked.
• Used in desserts, chips, jams, and beverages.
• Suitable for home gardens and commercial fruit cultivation.
• Wood is used for furniture and other wooden products.

Plant Care

• Sunlight: Provide 6–8 hours of direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Use fertile, deep, well-draining soil.
• Fertilizer: Apply compost or well-rotted organic manure regularly.
• Pruning: Remove dry, weak, and overcrowded branches.
• Temperature: Prefers warm tropical and humid conditions.
• Provide enough space for the tree to grow and develop its large canopy.