Jack Fruit, Kathal, Artocarpus Heterophyllus ( Grown through seeds ) - Plant
Jackfruit Bear fruit in the summer season. Fruits are nutrient-rich, aromatic, and flavor that summons thoughts of sunny climates.
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Jackfruit or Kathal (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a plant which probably originated from the Western Ghats in India. Jackfruit tree is a tropical perennial fruit tree. This has flowers are borne on short branches extending from the trunk and older branches.
This otherworldly looking oddity has a very thick, rubbery rind with short blunt spikes and up to 500 seeds. The average fruit is around 35 pounds.All parts of the jack-fruit tree produce opalescent, sticky latex and the tree has a very long tap-root.
Plant Height | 24 inch (61 cm) |
Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
Common Name | Fanas, Jackfruit, Kathal |
Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 80 feet |
Flower Colour | Pale green |
Bloom Time | Early Summer |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting is usually done in the month of July-August in rainfed areas and during February-March in irrigated areas. Planting spacing should be 10 X 10 m. Dig pits of 1 m x 1 m x 1 m. Fill in with topsoil mixed with 10 kg of FYM.
Sunlight | Full sun |
Watering | Moderately |
Soil | Rich, deep and somewhat porous soil. |
Temperature | 25 to 35 degree C |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Harvest Season | Summer |
Fruit shaped like an enormous kidney bean, they have pebbled and rough green skin, and their flavour is indescribable. They are sweet and mild and best served cold.
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