{"product_id":"breadfruit-10-bag","title":"Breadfruit - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBreadfruit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Guinea and the Pacific islands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-20 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge glossy deeply-lobed evergreen leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-yellow (small, clustered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm season, variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumid tropical lowland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular and generous; keep soil moist, no waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, fertile, well-drained loam or sandy loam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm 21-35C; very frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh humidity preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic manure plus balanced NPK in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight; remove dead or crossing branches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot young plants up yearly until field planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot cuttings, root suckers, air-layering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, fruit flies, scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; fruit must be cooked before eating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy in tropics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature fruit is cooked as a starchy vegetable, fried into chips or ground to flour; ripe fruit is eaten sweet and the tree gives shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow in warm, humid coastal belts like Kerala and the Konkan with deep soil and steady moisture; protect young trees from cold and dry winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water breadfruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater generously and regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially in dry spells and during fruiting, while ensuring good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does breadfruit need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun and warm conditions; a bright, open, sheltered spot in a tropical climate gives the best growth and cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs breadfruit safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant is non-toxic, but the fruit is starchy and should be cooked; raw fruit is not suitable food for pets or people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot a young breadfruit plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePot it up once a year into a larger container until it is large and the weather is warm enough to plant it permanently outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is breadfruit propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is usually grown from root cuttings, root suckers or air-layers, since most cultivated types are seedless and do not produce viable seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves of my breadfruit yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellowing often signals cold stress, waterlogging or nutrient shortage; improve drainage, keep it warm and feed with balanced fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does breadfruit fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan breadfruit be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it grows into a large tree and must be grown outdoors in a warm, frost-free location with full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs breadfruit toxic to eat raw?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not poisonous, but it is starchy and unpalatable raw; it should always be cooked by boiling, roasting or frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for breadfruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply organic manure or compost along with a balanced NPK fertiliser during the growing season to support its fast growth and heavy cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256070570230,"sku":"PLT-BREADFRUIT-B10-NA","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-breadfruit-artocarpus-altilis-bakri-chajhar-plant-16968656191628.jpg?v=1783920499","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/breadfruit-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}