Jackfruit — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Artocarpus heterophyllus |
|---|---|
| Seed germination (days) | 21–42 |
| Soil temperature for germination (°C) | 25–35 |
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 1095–2555 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 762–1219.2 |
| Mature height (cm) | 914.4–2133.6 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 609.6–1219.2 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 10–12 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Sowing method | Transplant |
Growing directions
Plant in deep, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil in full sun in zones 10–12; jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a fast-growing tropical tree from India and Bangladesh that produces the world's largest tree-borne fruit — massive, spiky green-to-yellow pods weighing 10–80 pounds that hang directly from the trunk and main branches in a spectacular display of cauliflory. The flesh (arils) surrounding each seed is sweet, fragrant, and fiber-rich, eaten fresh when ripe or cooked as a meat substitute when unripe — a use that has made jackfruit globally popular as a plant-based protein source. Trees grafted from superior selections begin fruiting in 3–4 years and can produce 100–200 fruits per year on mature specimens. Plant in well-drained soil, as jackfruit is highly susceptible to root rot in waterlogged conditions; once established, trees are moderately drought-tolerant and grow vigorously in the humid tropics.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
OpenPlantDB · artocarpus-heterophyllus
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0