Package of Practices for Jackfruit (All-Time) :
Scientific Name & Family: Artocarpus heterophyllus, Family: Moraceae.
Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions; temperature 25–35°C; high humidity preferred.
Soil: Well-drained loamy to clay loam soil with pH 6–7; rich in organic matter.
Varieties: All-Time Jackfruit is a high-yielding variety producing fruits throughout the year.
Propagation: By grafting or air layering for true-to-type plants; seeds can be used but less uniform.
Spacing & Planting: 8×8 m spacing; pits 75×75×75 cm; fill with FYM and topsoil.
Manures & Fertilizers: Apply 25–30 kg FYM + NPK (300:200:300 g per tree/year) in splits; micronutrients as required.
Irrigation: Regular watering, especially during flowering and fruit development; avoid waterlogging.
Weeding & Mulching: Keep orchard weed-free; mulch with organic material to conserve moisture and improve soil fertility.
Harvesting & Yield: Fruits mature in 120–150 days after flowering; yield 40–50 fruits/tree/year; harvest when fruits emit strong aroma and skin turns yellowish-green.
