Description
Bread Fruit is such a huge producer of food and low in manual labour because its a fruit tree. Its a great substitute for potatoes or any other starchy vegetable.Plant Specifications*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name
Breadfruit tree.
Maximum Reachable Height
85 feet.
Bloom Time
In India breadfruit trees flower in March, and the fruiting season lasts from June to July.
Difficulty Level
Easy.
Planting and careMulching with the large fallen leaves and other organic materials is beneficial and provides nutrients, protects roots, and helps keep the soil moist during dry periods. The tree can readily be pruned and shaped to keep it low and make harvesting easier.Breadfruit careAmend soil with organic material prior to planting and dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the root ball of the young plant.
Sunlight
Full sun, part shade is acceptable when trees are young.
Watering
During their establishment period, which is generally six months to a year, breadfruit trees require regular and thorough watering. Keep the soil moist thereafter.
Soil
Deep, fertile, well-drained soils, some varieties are adapted to the shallow sandy soils of coral atolls are also good.
Temperature
It flourishes at 21 to 32 C and does not yield well where the temperature exceeds 40 or drops to 5 C.
Fertilizer
Water-soluble fertilizer (20-20-20): Twice per week at 200ppm.
Harvest Season
Pick fruits from the tree when they are yellow to yellow-brown in color and release latex droplets through the skin.
Breadfruit uses
Ornamental Use:
The trees support sustainable agriculture, improve soil conditions and watersheds, and provide food security
Breadfruit trees also give shelter
Medicinal Use:
Breadfruits are a much healthier alternative to bread, potato, rice, or meat
Breadfruit is high in carbs and fiber, but low in fat
Culinary Use:
The fruit can be cooked and eaten at all stages of growth; from small and immature, to starchy mature; to ripe when it is soft and sweet
The fresh fruit can baked, boiled, roasted, or steamed
There are numerous ways to prepare delicious dishes based on breadfruit
Breadfruit is high in energy from carbohydrates and low in fat
It is a good source of fibre, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, thiamine, and niacin
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