Artocarpus heterophyllus 'Black Gold' - Jackfruit (Air layering)

The Jackfruit is the largest of all fruits after the pumpkins. It is a sweet and tasty relative of the Breadfruit, it is an everloved fruit widespread in SE Asia.

Artocarpus heterophyllus is tolerant of short light frosts and can be tried outdoors in the warmer coastal Mediterranean, with some protection.

It becomes a huge tree but it can be kept small. It can fruit early in life, after 2-4 years, at about 2 m in height.

Air layering is the way to make it bear fruit faster... even after a year.

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