Botanical Profile
Artocarpus heterophylla is a large tropical evergreen fruit tree from the Moraceae family known for producing the world’s largest tree-borne fruit.
Scientific Name
Artocarpus heterophylla Lam. (accepted botanical name; closely related to other Artocarpus species).
Local Name
Commonly known as jackfruit in Indonesia, India, Thailand, and other tropical countries.
Native Habitat
Native to South and Southeast Asia, especially India and Malaysia, where it grows in warm humid tropical climates.
Germination Difficulty
Easy — fresh seeds germinate rapidly with warmth and consistent moisture.
Germination Timeframe
Typically germinates within 1–3 weeks.
Growing Condition
Grow in full sun, fertile well-drained soil, moderate to high humidity, and temperatures between 24–32°C. Water regularly during early growth.
Collector Significance
Collectors and tropical fruit growers value this species for its massive edible fruits, vigorous growth, and importance in tropical agriculture.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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