Daeng Suriya Jackfruit Plant- Red Jack- Grafted plant

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

• Variety: Daeng Suriya (a high-yielding, sweet, and aromatic jackfruit variety popular in Kerala and Southeast Asia)

• Family: Moraceae

• Common Names:

  • Jackfruit (English)

  • Chakka (Malayalam/Tamil)

  • Kathal (Hindi)

• Origin: Native to India / Southeast Asia, cultivated widely in tropical regions

• Type: Large tropical evergreen fruit tree

 Appearance

• Height: 10–20 m at maturity

• Leaves: Glossy, dark green, leathery, oblong

• Flowers: Small, unisexual; male and female flowers on the same tree (cauliflorous – borne on trunk and branches)

• Fruit:

  • Large, elongated to oval, green to yellow when ripe

  • Sweet, aromatic, firm flesh

  • Seeds edible when boiled or roasted

  • High pulp-to-seed ratio, making it a preferred variety for fresh consumption and processing

 Care Guide

Sun Light

• Requires full sun for optimal flowering and fruiting

 Soil

• Prefers fertile, well-draining loamy soil

• Can tolerate slightly acidic to neutral pH

• Enrich soil with organic matter (compost, manure)

 Watering

• Young plants: regular watering to establish roots

• Mature trees: drought-tolerant but better fruiting with consistent watering

• Avoid waterlogging

 Fertilizer

• Organic compost, farmyard manure during planting and growth

• Supplement with NPK fertilizer: split doses during growing season improve flowering and fruiting

 Pruning

• Remove dead, diseased, or crowded branches

• Light pruning promotes air circulation and improves fruit quality

 Uses & Benefits

1. Culinary Uses:

   • Ripe arils eaten fresh or in desserts

   • Unripe fruit cooked as vegetable (chips, curries, pickles)

   • Seeds boiled or roasted as nutritious snack

2. Nutritional Value:

   • Rich in Vitamin C, fiber, and minerals

   • Provides energy and antioxidants

3. Medicinal / Traditional Uses:

   • Used in Ayurveda and folk medicine for digestive and general health benefits

   • Leaves occasionally used for wound dressing in traditional practices

4. Ornamental & Shade Value:

   • Large evergreen tree suitable for home gardens, orchards, and landscaping