Growing Jackfruit: A Comprehensive Guide
Jackfruit is a valuable fruit crop in Tamil Nadu. It provides food, income, and fodder. Growing jackfruit trees can be rewarding if you follow the right steps. This guide covers essential information on planting, caring, and harvesting jackfruit. It also explains common questions and practical tips for success. Jackfruit Cultivation Tips for Healthy Trees To grow strong jackfruit trees, start with good soil and location. Jackfruit prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6 and 7.5. Choose a sunny spot with space for the tree to grow large. Avoid waterlogged areas. Plant jackfruit saplings during the early monsoon season. This timing helps the tree establish roots with natural rainfall. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Mix compost or organic manure into the soil before planting. Water the sapling regularly for the first year. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and control weeds. Fertilize with organic compost or balanced...