Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Genus:
- Artocarpus
- Species:
- Artocarpus heterophyllus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Food Forest:
- Plant contains edible parts
Native Range
United States: Guam, Puerto Rico, Palau
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers deep, fertile soils in tropical regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Rinse seeds in water to clean off sugars
Establishment: Seeds may take longer to germinate if stored for more than a few days after collection. The plant bears fruit between April and September, with fruits collected by climbing the trees or using an orchard ladder. Best growth is observed below 1000 m elevation in frost-free areas.
Source: npn.rngr.net