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Description
The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), also known as jack tree, jakfruit, or sometimes simply jack or jak, is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family (Moraceae). The jackfruit tree is well suited to tropical lowlands, and its fruit is the largest tree-borne fruit, reaching as much as 35 kg (80 lb) in weight, 90 cm (35 in) in length, and 50 cm (20 in) in diameter. The jackfruit tree can produce about 100 to 200 fruits in a year. The jackfruit is multiple fruits, composed of hundreds to thousands of individual flowers, and it is the fleshy petals that are eaten. Tree is easily pruned to maintain small (~8 feet) All fruits are medium-sized, not as large as the normal jackfruits It may bear fruit twice a year and at least 20-30 fruit will be produced in a season. Another notable remark of the variety is that it does not need much space to grow Average fruit weight: 15kg How long before this tree can produce fruit? This depends on the type of tree and the propagation method used to produce the tree. Below is general information regarding the time it takes for your tree to produce fruit. Bud trees They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees. AIR LAYERED TREES They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees. TREES PROPAGATED BY CUTTINGS They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees TREES PROPAGATED BY SEEDLINGS They typically produce fruit in 6-7 years. How to plant this tree on the ground... Follow the simple instructions below to plant your tree on the ground... Choose a sunny area for planting with about 15 feet radius of clear space Dig a hole on the ground... twice the height of the container, if possible Do not mix any potting soil, manure, fertilizer or anything with the soil when you plant Take the tree out of the growbag by laying in the side and slipping the growbag off, if may be necessary to push and tap the bottom of the growbag It is usually necessary to put some of the removed dirt back into the hole Bury the root ball so the soil level is the same as it was in the growbagLeave a mound around the tree for form a basin, fill with water, washing the soil into any empty pockets around the root ball Now is the time to fertilize. Be extra careful because trees are very susceptible to burning with excessive fertilizing reccomented fertilizer: organic fertilizers Jackfruit Vietnam Super Early Plant Care Tips: Once a plantation has been done, the work should not be considered finished. It will be necessary, to protect the plantation against weather, fire, insects and fungi, and animals. A variety of cultural treatments also may be required to meet the purpose of the plantation. Jackfruit care dictates the removal of deadwood and thinning of the growing jackfruit tree. Pruning to keep the jackfruit at about 15 feet high will also facilitate harvesting. Keep the tree roots damp but not wet. Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light. Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch. Sunlight:More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight in a day Watering: Before water poke your finger into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons. Soil: The soil should be well-drained and fertile, and rich in organic content for growing plants. Grow well in the pH range of 6.5 to 8 Fertilizer: During the main growing season (Sep-Nov) feed the plant in the organic fertilizer. Fertilize your growing jackfruit tree with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium applied in a ratio of 8:4:2:1 to 30 grams per tree at six months of age Temperature: 25 to 35 degrees C Harvest Time: Summer Fertilisers to use Mix two cups of cow manure and goat manure, 1 kilogram of groundnut cake powder and neem cake powder, 50 grams of pseudomonas, and upper soil and fill the hole with this mix. After filling the hole, take another small hole to plant the jackfruit bud. Make sure the budded part should come above the soil level while planting. Water the plant twice a day at least for 6 months and after that water once in 3 months.
