Vietnam Super Early Jackfruit Plant

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

• Family: Moraceae

• Common Names: Jackfruit, Super Early Jackfruit, Vietnamese Early Jackfruit

• Origin: Native to India & Southeast Asia, specially bred/selectively cultivated in Vietnam for early fruiting.

• Type: Evergreen tropical fruit tree

 Special Features of Vietnam Super Early Jackfruit

• Early Fruiting Variety: Starts bearing fruits in 2–3 years (normal jackfruit takes 4–6 years).

• Fruit Size: Medium to large, 8–15 kg each, depending on care.

• Flesh Quality:

  • Sweet, aromatic, crisp, and bright yellow-orange.

  • Less latex, making it easier to clean and eat.

• Productivity: High-yielding variety with multiple fruits per season.

• Tree Size: Compact compared to regular jackfruit, easier to manage in home gardens.

Care Guide

Sun Light

• Requires full sunlight for at least 6–8 hours daily.

• Shade reduces flowering and fruiting.

 Soil

• Prefers well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter.

• Tolerates sandy and clay soil but avoid waterlogging.

• Ideal soil pH: 6.0–7.5.

 Watering

• Young plants: water 2–3 times per week.

• Mature trees: deep watering every 7–10 days in dry season.

• Avoid overwatering – root rot risk.

Fertilizer

• Apply organic compost + NPK (10:26:26) during planting.

• During growing:

  • N-rich fertilizer for vegetative growth (first 1–2 years).

  • Balanced NPK with high K during flowering and fruiting.

• Supplement with micronutrients (Boron, Magnesium, Calcium) for better fruit quality.

 Pruning

• Prune to maintain low, spreading canopy.

• Remove unwanted branches for better air circulation.

 Uses & Benefits

1. Edible Fruit:

   • Eaten fresh, or used in sweets, chips, jams, ice creams, juices.

   • Seeds can be roasted or boiled as a protein-rich snack.

2. Nutritional Value:

   • Rich in Vitamin A, C, potassium, calcium, and dietary fiber.

   • Good for digestion, skin health, and immunity.

3. Culinary Uses:

   • Raw fruit used as vegetable (curries, pickles, chips).

   • Ripe fruit used as a dessert fruit.

4. Economic Value:

   • High market demand due to early fruiting + sweet flesh + less latex.

   • Suitable for commercial cultivation and home gardens.