Pedalai Fruit

₹450.00

Artocarpus sericarpus, the pedalai, gumihan or terap bulu is a tropical evergreen tree species of the family Moraceae. It is the cousin of jackfruit and breadfruit. Pedalai fruit have attractive bright orange skin with smallsoft curly hair protrusions. The sweet, creamy white flesh has a superior flavour, firmer flesh and slightly larger segments than marang and no latex is exuded. Chestnut-like seeds can be roasted and eaten. Pedalai is high in carbohydrates, fiber,and high in minerals like potassium in flesh and seeds. It also contains phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc and a small quantity of Vitamin C. Pedalai fruit is studded with short, soft, greenish yellow soft spines likew a Rambutan. When ripe, it produces a strong, penetrating fruity odor. The rind is thick and fleshy. Pedalai Fruit Plants in Kerala is also available now. Growth Rate : Fast. Color : Bright orange Scientific Name : Artocarpus sericicarpus

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.