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organic fresh jack fruit seeds world largest tropical fruit seeds 10

organic fresh jack fruit seeds world largest tropical fruit seeds 10

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The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), also known as jack tree, is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family (Moraceae). Its origin is in the region between the Western Ghats of southern India and the rainforests of Malaysia.

The jack tree is well-suited to tropical lowlands, and is widely cultivated throughout tropical regions of the world. It bears the largest fruit of all trees, reaching as much as 55 kg (120 pounds) in weight, 90 cm (35 inches) in length, and 50 cm (20 inches) in diameter. A mature jack tree produces some 200 fruits per year, with older trees bearing up to 500 fruits in a year. The jackfruit is a multiple fruit composed of hundreds to thousands of individual flowers, and the fleshy petals of the unripe fruit are eaten. The ripe fruit is sweet (depending on variety) and is more often used for desserts. Canned green jackfruit has a mild taste and meat-like texture that lends itself to being called a "vegetable meat".

Jackfruit is commonly used in South and Southeast Asian cuisines. Both ripe and unripe fruits are consumed. The jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and the state fruit of the Indian states of Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. It is available internationally canned or frozen and in chilled meals as are various products derived from the fruit such as noodles and chips.

how to pllant
Purchase jackfruit seeds. Check with your local nursery or an Asian market to see if they carry jackfruit seeds. If not, you can find seeds available to purchase online.
If you have access to ripe jackfruit, you can also harvest seeds from the fruit. Rinse the seeds with warm water to remove the sticky pulp.

Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours. Place your seeds in a bowl or container with lukewarm water. Let them sit for a full day before sowing them. Soaking seeds will speed up the germination process and make your seedlings grow faster.

Fill a 1 US gal (3.8 L) pot with potting mix. Use a plastic pot with drainage holes so water can easily flow out from the bottom. Use a well-draining potting mix with perlite, sand, and organic compost to achieve the best drainage in your pot.

Plant 3 seeds 1 in (2.5 cm) deep in the soil. Space the seeds evenly near the center of the pot. Don’t let the seeds grow near the edges, otherwise the roots may not develop fully. Cover the seeds and press down slightly to compact the potting mix.

Water the seeds every day. Keep the soil moist, but make sure that it is not overwatered. Stick your finger into the soil up to the first knuckle to feel if it's wet. If it isn’t, water the seeds.

Keep the pot in a warm, sunny area. If you can, keep the pot outdoors during the warmest parts of the day. When the temperature gets near freezing, bring the pot indoors and keep it on a windowsill or near a window so it receives sunlight.

Thin down to 1 healthy seedling after they’ve started germinating. It will take 2-3 weeks for your seedlings to germinate. Look for seedlings that have grown the tallest and have healthy looking leaves. Remove the weaker seedlings by gently pulling them out of the soil.

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