Jackfruit (Kathal) Plant

Description

by KOSAL KISAN BIO TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED KOSAL KISAN BIO TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED offers healthy and high-quality Jackfruit (Kathal) Plants (Artocarpus heterophyllus), a tropical evergreen fruit tree known as the largest tree-borne fruit in the world. Jackfruit is highly valued for its nutritional richness, versatility, and strong market demand. It is widely consumed as a vegetable (raw fruit) as well as a sweet fruit (ripe) and is increasingly popular in food processing, vegan food products, and export markets. Jackfruit plants are long-lived, hardy, and suitable for mixed farming, agroforestry, and commercial orchards. Grafted jackfruit plants come into bearing early and provide high and stable income for many years with moderate maintenance. ?? Plant Characteristics Botanical Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus Common Name: Jackfruit / Kathal Plant Type: Evergreen fruit tree Plant Height: 30–50 feet Leaves: Large, dark green, leathery Flowers: Male and female flowers on the same tree Flowering Time: December – February Fruit Size: 5–25 kg (variety dependent) Fruit Taste: Sweet (ripe), mild & fibrous (raw) Harvesting Season: March – June ?? Climate & Soil Suitability Best suited for tropical and subtropical climates Requires warm and humid conditions Grows well in deep, well-drained loamy soils Sensitive to frost and prolonged waterlogging ?? Jackfruit Varieties 1?? Grafted Jackfruit (Improved Selection) Early bearing (3–4 years) Uniform fruit quality High yield potential 2?? Singapore Jackfruit Medium to large fruits Sweet pulp with good aroma Popular for table purpose 3?? Thailand Jackfruit Soft to medium firm pulp Attractive yellow bulbs High market demand 4?? Vietnam Jackfruit Thick, crunchy bulbs Longer shelf life Suitable for transport & export 5?? Local Improved Jackfruit Adapted to local climate Suitable for agroforestry & mixed orchards ?? Spacing & Planting (Brief) Recommended Spacing: 8 m × 8 m Plants per Acre: Approx. 60–65 Propagation Method: Grafted plants preferred ?? Growth, Yield & Life Bearing Starts: 3–4 years (grafted plants) Average Yield: 80–150 fruits per tree (mature stage) Economic Life: 40–60 years ?? Uses & Income Potential Vegetable use (raw jackfruit) Fresh ripe fruit market Chips, pulp, canned products Vegan meat substitute industry High demand in domestic & export markets ?? Key Advantages ? Very large fruit size ? High nutritional value ? Dual-purpose (vegetable + fruit) ? Long productive life ? Strong and growing market demand