Jackfruit Tree (Artocarpus Heterophyllus)

Jackfruit Tree

Hindi Name: Kathhal

Sanskrit Name: Kantphaleh

Botanical Name: Artocarpus Heterophyllous

Jackfruit tree is a medium-size tree & its fruit is the biggest fruit among the fruit trees. Its origin is the Western ghats of South India  & few parts of Southeast Asia. Jackfruit tree belongs to the mulberry family (Moraceae). The jackfruit has big leathery leaves. Its big fruit which consumes raw as well as cooked in curry too. Jackfruit seeds are also big in comparison to other fruit seeds. Its seeds are boiled & consumed as a snack.

In India its cultivation is done big scale. Jackfruit have many health benefits, it has many types of antioxidants which are good for the body.

Jack fruit tree height goes up to thirty for forty feet, & diameter eighteen inches. The bark is dark grey in colour. Jackfruit tree grows huge in size & it is very shady. Jackfruit tree releases a white latex all the time.

Jackfruit can grow better in a tropical climate. Temperatures range from eighteen degrees to thirty degrees suits the jackfruit well.

Sandy loamy soil is considered good for growing jackfruit tree. Jackfruit can not tolerate standing water. You can grow jackfruit by seed. Its can be grown indoor as well as in-ground. Jackfruit seed germinates within a month. It is advisable that seedling shall not be shifted to other location unless it has four leaves in it. Jackfruit tree produces its first crop in six years.

Jackfruit tree leaves are big in size & dark green colour. Jackfruit tree leaves have many health benefits. It's good in controlling diabetes.

Jackfruit flowers emerge from its trunk & the fruit hangs around. The colour of the flowers is pinkish-red. Jackfruit size is quite big as compared to the other fruits. Fruit can be consumed raw on ripening. The aroma of musky sweet smell attracts elephants.

Jackfruit can be consumed as a fruit, its vegetable curry has the ultimate taste, it is also used in desserts as toppings. Its texture is just is similar to meat in some regions people have replaced meat with jackfruit.

Jackfruit is rich in antioxidants, it is rich in fibre so relives from constipation, its good for skin as well as regulates blood pressure.