Jackfruit
Artocorpus integrifolio
A striking, large fruit up to 30kg. Golden yellow flesh has a strong, sweet flavour. Fruit ripens during Autumn and can be eaten fresh or dried.
BLACK GOLD: A superior choice for subtropical climates due to its cold tolerance. Soft-fleshed fruit.
CHEENA: Rich, strong flavour ripen to a golden colour in summer. Small fruit to 3-8kg. Cold tolerant.
GOLDEN NUGGET: Deep orange flesh, high percentage of edible flesh. Excellent flavour.
HONEY GOLD: Can be maintained to small tree with pruning. Yellow to orange flesh, with a sweet, rich flavour.
SEEDLING: Vigorous grower, fruit after five years.
CULTURAL NOTES
Prefers free draining soil of neutral pH in a warm humid climate. Hardy to light frost, moderate wind and saline soils.
Fertilise every 6 months with think organic mulch and nutrient application