Jack Fruit, Kathal, Artocarpus Heterophyllus (Grafted) – Plant

From the family Moraceae and related to the breadfruit, growing jackfruit trees (Artocarpus heterophyllus) can attain heights of 80 feet with a straight trunk branching out from the base. Jackfruit tree info finds these trees cultivated in India. 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 but in Kerala, India a 144 pound jackfruit was displayed at a festival! All but the rind and core of the fruit is edible and the odor is in another category of scents than can be imagined.

How to Grow Jackfruit

Growing jackfruit trees are extremely sensitive to frost and cannot abide drought. They flourish in rich, deep and somewhat porous soil. They enjoy a constant source of moisture though they cannot tolerate wet roots and will cease to bear fruit or even die if kept too wet.

Jackfruit Care

If after all my pessimistic jackfruit tree info you decide to give it a whirl, there are certain items regarding jackfruit care that you should know. Growing jackfruit trees produce within 3-4 years and may live to 100 years old with productivity declining as they age.