Jackfruit is a world-famous tropical fruit, which is widely planted in tropical and humid areas. Suitable for planting in rainy tropical areas. Like high temperature and high humidity, the growth temperature is 22 ~ 23℃. Regardless of soil quality, sandy soil with deep topsoil is the best. If the soil is fertile, it will grow quickly. Good drainage and plenty of sunshine are needed.
Jackfruit doesn't require much soil. It can grow normally in acidic to slightly acidic clay loam, sandy loam or gravel soil, but deep, fertile and moist sandy loam is the best.
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Paramita is a tropical tree species with fruits, woody grains and precious wood. Fast growth, beautiful appearance and high fruit yield. The fruit is very big, 15-20kg, and generally weighs 7.5- 10kg, so it is known as the king of fruits.
Jackfruit wood is yellow, with fine texture, less cracking after drying, no deformation and easy processing, which can be used as materials for fine furniture, indoor buildings, textile products and musical instruments. The sawdust of heartwood can extract yellow dye to dye clothes. In addition, pineapple crown is beautiful, suitable for street trees and landscaping.
Jackfruit is native to Xigaozhi Mountain, India. Introduced and cultivated in Nepal, India, Bhutan and Malaysia; Introduced and cultivated in Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Fujian and Yunnan (South) in China.