Chempedak fruit

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First fruiting of Chempadek at John Picone Mullumbimby

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Chempedak

Artocarpus integer
The Chempedak is native to south east Asia where it grows into a large tree. The soft fruits are very sweet with some fiber and a fairly smooth skin. They are smaller, less acidic and less fibrous than the jakfruit. The strongly odored fruits smell like d... Read More
Other Names: Cempedak, Champekak

$24.90 ($24.90-$29.00 choose a size)

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Specifications of Chempedak

Preferred Climate TropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Water Requirements Frequent Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April

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$46.95 ($29.00-$46.95 choose a size)

The Marang resembles both the jackfruit and the breadfruit in appearance. This stately tree is of South East Asian origin. Contrasting the marang's robust aroma, the fruit is succulent and mildly flavoured, regarded as superior to both jackfruit and chempedak. Less cold tolerant than the breadfruit it willgrow only in North QLD. Not suitable for temperate climates.

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$39.00 ($39.00-$79.00 choose a size)

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Nangapire

$24.00 ($4.90-$29.00 choose a size)

A South American Eugenia, sweet tasty fruit similar to the Rio Grande Cherry. Self pollinating selection. Makes an attractive fruit bearing hedge.Weed warning: Nangapire is not listed as a weed in NSW or Qld but it has the potential to be spread by birds as it self seeds readily. Please net your plants
Special Offer: Buy 2+ @$24.00ea usually:$29.00ea

Chempedak Reviews & Tips

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Norzaini Amin
10y ago

Macgregor, QLD

Chempedak

Makes delicious desserts fried in batter!

Merv Dee
13y ago

Hornsby, NSW

Chempedak

Jerry, does it really fruit here in Sydney? I have to see to believe!

Jerry Coleby-williams
13y ago

Brisbane, QLD

Chempedak

Fruits successfully in coastal Sydney (frost free, warm temperate climate) if given a position in full sun, sheltered from winter winds, and watered deeply once weekly in dry weather. Fruits heavily once established at 7-10 years old.

Dave Smith
14y ago

Denpasar, BALI

Chempedak

Chempedak hereare not common,only in main market in Denpasar, fruit is app10-12 cm wide,35-40cm long, VERY strong smell, but tasty thin flesh around a seed which can be cooked and eaten,very tasty

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