Vietnam Super Early Jackfruit (single plant)

The Vietnam Super Early Jackfruit is a specially bred variety of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) that is very popular in Southeast Asia because of its early bearing, high yield, and excellent fruit quality. It’s an ideal choice if you want a productive grafted jackfruit tree in your home garden or farm.

🌳 Plant Overview

• Common Name: Vietnam Super Early Jackfruit

• Botanical Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

• Type: Grafted fruit tree (preferred for true-to-type and early harvest)

• Origin: Vietnam

• Growth Habit: Medium to large evergreen tree (can reach 20–40 ft, but pruning can keep it smaller)

🍈 Fruit Features

• Size: Medium to large fruits (8–15 kg common, sometimes larger)

• Shape: Oval to oblong with firm yellow-green rind

• Flesh: Thick, crisp, golden yellow bulbs, sweet with very little latex (less sticky than local types)

• Seeds: Relatively small compared to flesh quantity

• Taste: Sweet, aromatic, crunchy (not mushy like some traditional varieties)

⚡ Special Features of “Super Early”

• Early Fruiting: Starts bearing in 18–24 months after planting (much faster than regular jackfruit, which can take 4–5 years).

• High Yield: Once mature, each tree can produce 50–80+ fruits per season.

• Less Latex: Easier to cut and clean compared to traditional jackfruit.

• Better Storage: Flesh stays firm and fresh for longer after harvest.

🌿 Growing Conditions

• Climate: Tropical to subtropical; needs warmth and humidity.

• Soil: Well-draining sandy loam or loamy soil, enriched with organic matter.

• Sunlight: Full sun is essential for strong growth and fruiting.

• Watering: Moderate; water regularly during dry periods but avoid waterlogging.

• Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer (NPK 10:10:10 or similar) every 45–60 days, along with organic compost. Potassium and phosphorus help with fruit quality.

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Pruning: Keep the tree low and shaped for easy harvesting; remove excess branches for good airflow.

• Mulching: Retains moisture and reduces weeds.

• Pests/Diseases: May be prone to fruit borers, mealybugs, and fungal infections—organic neem oil or sticky traps help.

🌸 Flowering & Fruiting

• Flowers: Male and female flowers appear separately on the same tree.

• Fruiting Season: Usually summer to monsoon, but in warm regions it can bear two crops a year.

• Harvest: Fruits are ready in about 4–5 months after flowering.