Breadfruit, Artocarpus Altilis, Bakri Chajhar - Plant

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 care

Mulching 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