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Breadfruit - 10" Grow bag

Breadfruit - 10" Grow bag

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  • Starchy staple fruit
  • Fast-growing shade tree
  • Thrives in coastal tropics
  • Versatile in cooking
  • Bold ornamental foliage
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Breadfruit is a fast-growing tropical tree from the Pacific islands, valued for its large, round, starchy fruit that is cooked like a vegetable or potato. The handsome tree has big, glossy, deeply lobed leaves and a spreading canopy that gives good shade. The fruit is eaten boiled, roasted, fried or made into chips and flour, while fully ripe fruit turns sweet. Breadfruit thrives in hot, humid coastal regions and grows well in Kerala, coastal Karnataka and the islands. It needs a warm, frost-free climate, deep fertile soil and steady moisture to crop reliably and abundantly.

Specifications

Family Moraceae
Native region New Guinea and the Pacific islands
Mature height 12-20 m
Mature spread 8-12 m
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Large glossy deeply-lobed evergreen leaves
Flower colour Greenish-yellow (small, clustered)
Flower season Warm season, variable
Climate zone Humid tropical lowland

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun
Watering Regular and generous; keep soil moist, no waterlogging
Soil / mix Deep, fertile, well-drained loam or sandy loam
Temperature Warm 21-35C; very frost-sensitive
Humidity High humidity preferred
Fertilizer Organic manure plus balanced NPK in growing season
Pruning Light; remove dead or crossing branches
Repotting Pot young plants up yearly until field planting
Propagation Root cuttings, root suckers, air-layering
Pests & problems Mealybugs, fruit flies, scale
Toxicity / safety Non-toxic; fruit must be cooked before eating
Difficulty Easy in tropics

Uses

Mature fruit is cooked as a starchy vegetable, fried into chips or ground to flour; ripe fruit is eaten sweet and the tree gives shade.

Growing tips

Grow in warm, humid coastal belts like Kerala and the Konkan with deep soil and steady moisture; protect young trees from cold and dry winds.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water breadfruit?
Water generously and regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially in dry spells and during fruiting, while ensuring good drainage.
How much sun does breadfruit need?
It needs full sun and warm conditions; a bright, open, sheltered spot in a tropical climate gives the best growth and cropping.
Is breadfruit safe for pets?
The plant is non-toxic, but the fruit is starchy and should be cooked; raw fruit is not suitable food for pets or people.
When should I repot a young breadfruit plant?
Pot it up once a year into a larger container until it is large and the weather is warm enough to plant it permanently outdoors.
How is breadfruit propagated?
It is usually grown from root cuttings, root suckers or air-layers, since most cultivated types are seedless and do not produce viable seed.
Why are the leaves of my breadfruit yellowing?
Yellowing often signals cold stress, waterlogging or nutrient shortage; improve drainage, keep it warm and feed with balanced fertiliser.
When does breadfruit fruit?
It fruits during the warm season, often with one or two main crops a year once the tree is well established in a hot, humid climate.
Can breadfruit be grown indoors?
No, it grows into a large tree and must be grown outdoors in a warm, frost-free location with full sun.
Is breadfruit toxic to eat raw?
It is not poisonous, but it is starchy and unpalatable raw; it should always be cooked by boiling, roasting or frying.
What fertilizer is best for breadfruit?
Apply organic manure or compost along with a balanced NPK fertiliser during the growing season to support its fast growth and heavy cropping.

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