JAKFRUIT - CRISP SEEDLING
Botanical Name: Artocarpus heterophyllusDescription
Other Names: Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jaca, Nangka
A very handsome evergreen, reaching a height of 8 - 15 metres and bearing the worlds largest fruit. Fruits can weigh up to 20kg. Crisp textured Jackfruits are best eaten fresh, they are delicious with a pineapple after taste. Non Crisp Jackfruits are best eaten dried or frozen. Seed has been selected from superior Crisp cultivars. Being seedlings they are initially more vigorous and hence more likely to establish in marginal climates. Once trees are large enough, cincture to force tree into flowering and fruiting.
Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+10m
Plants required to Pollinate
2 compatible plants (Pollination Required)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March, April, May
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