Name: Jackfruit seeds 1kg
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: THT52
Price: 50.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Our high-quality jackfruit seeds are complete plump kernels taken from fully ripe fresh jackfruit with strong fresh vitality and stable germination rate. Jackfruit is a large tropical evergreen fruit tree famous for the world’s heaviest tree-borne fruits. It bears fruits directly on the trunk and thick old branches, with sweet and fragrant flesh loved widely.

Jackfruit is a typical heat-loving tropical species, extremely sensitive to frost and low temperature. It can only be planted outdoors permanently in hot frost-free tropical areas. Temperate and cold regions must adopt oversized deep flower pot cultivation and move indoors or greenhouses for constant warmth in winter. Seed-grown seedlings grow vigorously and generally take 5–7 years to bloom and bear large edible jackfruits. For non-tropical areas, most growers raise it as a distinctive large foliage ornamental plant. Widely applied for tropical economic orchards, high-end greenhouse featured plant display, villa tropical landscape matching and oversized indoor potted greening. It prefers loose, fertile, slightly acidic well-drained sandy loam soil. Waterlogged low-lying land and heavy compact clay soil are strictly prohibited to avoid severe root rot. Daily management focuses on full strong sunlight, stable warm temperature, proper moisture control and thorough winter anti-freezing protection.

Planting Instructions

Soil Preparation
Mix garden soil, peat soil, coarse river sand and a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer to make breathable slightly acidic substrate. Ensure the large planting pot has smooth, unblocked drainage holes to drain redundant water quickly.
Seed Pre-treatment
Clean all sticky fruit pulp and mucus completely from seed surface, soak fresh seeds in warm water for 24 hours to activate the embryo. Cold stratification is not needed. Important tip: Jackfruit seeds lose germination ability rapidly once air-dried, so sow immediately after cleaning for the best effect.
Sowing Method
Bury seeds 2–3 cm deep horizontally in moist medium, cover fine soil and gently compact the top layer. Reserve enough vertical space for its thick fleshy taproot to grow downward freely.
Germination Condition
Keep substrate slightly damp without standing water, constant temperature maintained at 24–32°C. Seeds will crack and sprout within 25–40 days. Cover transparent plastic film to lock heat and humidity for faster rooting.
Daily Maintenance
Place potted jackfruit under full strong sunlight all year round; shade tender new leaves slightly at scorching noon in summer to prevent sunburn. Greatly reduce watering frequency in low-temperature winter. Transfer indoors for heat preservation once temperature drops below 12°C; growth will stagnate below 10°C and cold damage occurs below 8°C. Only moderately prune overly tall leggy branches to control height; heavy pruning will hinder root system development.

Specification

Plant Name: Jackfruit
Botanical Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus
Plant Type: Tropical Evergreen Perennial Large Fruit Tree
Mature Height: 10–20 Meters
Fruiting Period: Seasonal fruiting in tropics, seedlings bear fruit in 5–7 years
Germination Temperature: 24–32°C
Growing Temperature: 20°C ~ 35°C, growth stops below 12°C, frost causes whole plant death
Light Requirement: Full Strong Sun
Soil: Loose well-drained slightly acidic sandy loam soil
Planting Difficulty: Moderate
Core Features: Unique trunk fruiting habit, large glossy ornamental leaves, high-yield giant fruits, ideal for tropical outdoor yards and constant-temperature greenhouse pot planting

FAQ

Q1: Can jackfruit survive outdoor winter in cold areas?

A1: It cannot resist any frost or cold snap. All non-tropical zones must use large deep pots and indoor warm overwintering.

Q2: How many years will seed-grown jackfruit produce fruits?

A2: Under suitable tropical growing conditions, healthy seedlings can set stable large fruits in 5 to 7 years.

Q3: Does jackfruit need sufficient sunlight?

A3: Full intense sunlight is mandatory. Insufficient light leads to thin spindly stems, small leaves and extremely slow growth.

Q4: What are the most common planting errors?

A4: Overwatering triggers fatal root rot; low temperature leads to leaf drop and seedling withering; too small pots restrict taproot extension.

Q5: Suitable for beginners?

A5: Very easy to germinate as an interesting foliage potted plant for new gardeners; fruiting requires long-term warm environment and patient maintenance.

Jackfruit seeds 1kg

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