Jack Fruit

₹200.00

Jack Fruit is an evergreen tree up to 25 m (82 ft) tall with alternate, glossy, somewhat leathery leaves. Blade 15–23 cm (6–9 in) long, oval or lobed on young shoots. All parts of the plant contain a white, sticky latex. Flowers and fruits are produced on the trunk and on older branches (cauliflory). Male inflorescence in oblong clusters 5–10 cm (2–4 in) long with tiny flowers, and female flowers in clusters. Aggregate fruits are green to yellowish-green when ripe, with a thick, rubbery rind with conelike points. Fruits, which are known to be the largest tree-borne fruits in the world, are irregular in shape and can reach an enormous size and weight of more than 50 kg (110 lbs). The pulp, which consists of fully developed perianths called bulbs, has a yellowish color and a soft texture when ripe. Origin and Distribution. Native to the Sahyadri Mountains of western India. It is commonly cultivated and widely naturalized throughout Southeast Asia, fairly common in tropical Africa, and uncommon to rare in tropical America. The tree, which is sensitive to frost, grows best in a humid tropical climate. Food uses.. Traditionally, gac fruit, seed and its leaves have also been used as a traditional medicine in the regions in which it grows.Gac fruit plants in kerala is now available. Growth Rate : Fast. Color :Yellow and Green Scientific Name : Artocarpus heterophyllus Country : India

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.