Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
- Native to:
- Guam, India, Palau
Susan Slater
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Genus:
- Artocarpus
- Species:
- Artocarpus heterophyllus
- USDA Symbol:
- ARHE2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★★★★☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are recalcitrant and should be sown fresh; germination occurs in 2-4 weeks in warm, moist conditions.
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
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)