The breadfruit tree or Ulu loves a hot climate and treasured by many islanders because of it's high yields, Some islanders have been known to survive purely by eating the bounty of the breadfruit tree no wonder they have legends about it.
The breadfruit tree or Ulu loves a hot climate and treasured by many islanders because of it's high yields, Some islanders have been known to survive purely by eating the bounty of the breadfruit tree no wonder they have legends about it.
The English heard of it's reputation and endeavoured to transport it to the Caribian. When water supplies went low the famous captain Bligh would take water away from his crew to ensure the survival of his breadfruit trees but the thirsty crew threw the breadfruit trees overboard along with Captain Bligh. Amazingly he survived.
Origins in SE Asia but now widespread across the Pacific Islands as a staple food. The flesh of this large green fruit is used in the same way as potato. Stores well when dried or frozen. The tree reaches 20m, requiring hot tropical areas. Not suitable for temperate climates.
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You should be able to grow it easily, as my aunt has grown a big one in north coast NSW. keep it well mulch,it does like a lot of waterin 1st year, but adequate drainage as most plants. once it is established, very hard to kill. grown from root sucker. | Michael C - Townsville, QLD 23-Jul-2008
I know this will sound strange, but I've discovered breadfruit trees are very likely to grow strong and productive if you nourish the soil prior to the growing with a sufficient amount of calcium. | Aleksi Avayachada - Nashua, NH 27-Feb-2009
My favorite way to eat it is while still green. Coat knife, board and hands with oil then slice off skin. Cut out the middle seed and chop into chunks. put in pressure cooker with water/salt, cook for 15 minutes. Add coconut butter and pepper- Deelicios | April Fountain - Pahoa, HAWAI 05-Jul-2009
Fried like green plantain. Delicious! Wish I could order some. None in miami | Jackie Bird - Miami, FL 28-Aug-2009
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