🌳 Jackfruit Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Jackfruit is a popular tropical fruit tree known for its large, sweet fruits and high nutritional value. It is widely grown across India for both home gardening and commercial farming.

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. Prefers warm and humid conditions.

Temperature: Ideal range 20°C–35°C.

Soil: Well-drained sandy loam or loamy soil rich in organic matter. Avoid waterlogging.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily).

Planting Distance: 6–8 meters apart for proper canopy growth.

Watering: Regular watering during early growth. Mature trees are moderately drought tolerant.

Best Planting Time: June–September (monsoon) or February–March.

Fruiting Time: Starts fruiting in 3–4 years (grafted plants may fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic compost or well-decomposed cow dung twice a year. Add balanced NPK fertilizer before flowering.

Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Pruning: Remove dead, weak, or overcrowded branches annually.

Pest Control: Watch for fruit borers and aphids. Neem oil spray works well for prevention.

Weeding: Keep the base clean for healthy root development.

🍈 Uses of Jackfruit

Ripe fruit eaten fresh

Raw jackfruit used as vegetable (popular in Indian dishes)

Used in chips, pickles, sweets, and desserts

Rich in fiber, Vitamin C, and antioxidants

Seeds are edible after boiling or roasting

Suitable for commercial farming due to high market demand