Jackfruit Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Jackfruit is a tropical evergreen tree grown for its large fruits, dense canopy, and vigorous growth habit. It is well suited to home gardens, orchards, and tropical landscape plantings. The tree thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture during establishment. It adapts well to warm, humid climates and is commonly cultivated as a fruit-bearing shade tree in tropical and subtropical regions.

Features

• Tropical evergreen fruiting tree
• Produces large edible fruits
• Suitable for home gardens and orchards
• Adapted to warm and humid climates
• Dense canopy provides natural shade
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for tropical landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus
• Common Name (US): Jackfruit
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical Fruiting Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen tree
• USDA Zones: 10-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Year-round in tropical climates
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-30 days at 75-90°F (24-32°C) in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to regular watering; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 30-70 feet tall, 20-40 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 25-35 feet apart