Botanical Profile
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Scientific Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (accepted botanical name; closely related to other Southeast Asian Artocarpus species).
Local Name
Commonly known as jackfruit or nangka in Indonesia and many tropical countries.
Native Habitat
Native to South and Southeast Asia, where it grows in warm humid tropical forests and cultivated lowlands.
Germination Difficulty
Easy — fresh seeds germinate rapidly in warm and consistently moist conditions.
Germination Timeframe
Usually germinates within 1–3 weeks.
Growing Condition
Grow in full sun, fertile well-drained soil, moderate to high humidity, and temperatures around 24–32°C. Water regularly during early growth.
Collector Significance
Collectors and growers value this species for its massive edible fruits, vigorous growth, and importance as a tropical food crop.
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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