Jackfruit - Leaves Yellowing (forum)

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Hi,

I have got a black gold jackfruit tree (planted in Sydney) planted last year at the start of spring. The leaves are yellowing, not too sure if this is a natural occurence or there is lack of nutrients in the soil. I had planted the jackfruit using a couple of different types of manure, good compost and some slow release furtiliser.

Can someone shed some light on this matter? Perhaps some tips on what is best in terms of fertiliser etc.

Also any tips on growing the jackfruit as best I can in the climate of sydney.

Feedback much welcome!Thanks!
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Time: 5th June 2011 9:04pm

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Laisla says...
I think the part of Sydney you are in will affect the amount of cold damage the plant will have to endure. If you are in the inner or eastern suburbs, it should do alright in a sheltered, sunny spot. But if it is in an exposed spot in the western suburbs, it may not do so well.
I would feed it some sulphate of potash to help it endure the cold a bit better over winter, then switch to a nitogen-based fertilizer in spring to encourage growth. The bigger the plant, the more resistant to cold it will be.

Time: 10th June 2011 1:08pm

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HappyEarth says...
I have a black gold down here in wollongong that has survive the last 3 winters where we have got down to 0.5C without a problem. It does tend to yellow a little in the winter like a lot of sub-tropical/tropical fruit trees.

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Time: 11th June 2011 7:52pm

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Thao says...
Hi,
I just wonder if I can grow jackfruit in pot.

Time: 13th June 2011 10:00pm

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John Mc says...
Everything I've read about Jackfruit suggests they are not suitable for pots. It's like trying to grow a gumtree in a pot. I've had a couple of seedlings in pots for two years now but I know I'm going to have to get them in the ground to get any real growth. ATM they are 2 metres tall but very spindly.

Time: 13th June 2011 10:34pm

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BJ says...
You might be able to grow a golden nugget type in a huge pot or plastic drum, as the tree and fruit are much smaller than normal. Dont like the chances of growing an average jakfruit in a pot, as it needs to feed those huge fruit somehow.

Time: 14th June 2011 9:17am

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MD says...
Thanks for your help guys! I will try out some sulphate of potash and see if that helps. Fingers crossed it makes it through a Sydney winter!



Time: 14th June 2011 5:49pm

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Brendan says...
Hi MD,
Try giving your tree some Epsom salts, that will green-up the leaves.

Time: 15th June 2011 9:30am

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