Breadfruit, Artocarpus Altilis, Bakri Chajhar - Plant
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Description for Breadfruit, Artocarpus Altilis, Bakri Chajhar
Its a great substitute for potatoes or any other starchy vegetable
Planting and care
Amend soil with organic material prior to planting and dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the root ball of the young plant.
Caring for Breadfruit
- Mulching with the large fallen leaves and other organic materials is beneficial and provides nutrients, protects roots, and helps keep the soil moist during dry periods.
- The tree can readily be pruned and shaped to keep it low and make harvesting easier.
Harvesting
Pick fruits from the tree when they are yellow to yellow-brown in color and release latex droplets through the skin.
Typical uses of Breadfruit
Special features:
Culinary use: The fruit can be cooked and eaten at all stages of growth; from small and immature, to starchy mature; to ripe when it is soft and sweet. The fresh fruit can baked, boiled, roasted, or steamed. There are numerous ways to prepare delicious dishes based on breadfruit. Breadfruit is high in energy from carbohydrates and low in fat. It is a good source of fibre, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, thiamine, and niacin.
Ornamental use: The trees support sustainable agriculture, improve soil conditions and watersheds, and provide food security. Breadfruit trees also give shelter
Medicinal use: Breadfruits are a much healthier alternative to bread, potato, rice, or meat. Breadfruit is high in carbs and fiber, but low in fat.
References
- http://ntbg.org/breadfruit/uses/
- http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/breadfruit/breadfruit-tree-facts.htm
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