Jack Fruit, Kathal, Artocarpus Heterophyllus (Grafted) - Plant

To plant Jack fruit tree consider the following points
1. To grow Jack fruit tree in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water. General caring tips- Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

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Jack fruit is originated in India therefore it grows well in Indian climatic conditions

Jack fruit Plant is grown by seed, layering, budding and grafting. Consider the following points to grow plant.
1. Sunlight- More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

Yes, Jack fruit grows on the trunk of the plant.

Jack fruit grow in outdoor growing conditions and require more than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight.

Yes, But trees may take 10 years to bear fruits therefore vegetative method of propagation is best for growing Jack fruit.