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Jackfruit is a fruit crop, a perennial. Sow it in Jun–Jul (planting) and expect to harvest in 5–7 years to bear. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.5 (close to neutral) and 22–35°C. Plant at 10 × 10 m. A good crop returns around 15–20 t. Watch for fruit rot, shoot borer.

Growing Jackfruit

6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is traditionally a tropical/subtropical species, but certain lower-elevation zones of Himachal Pradesh have the temperature and rainfall where jackfruit can succeed.
Jackfruit (Kathal) Farming in Himachal Pradesh
Rice-producing areas in India often have the warm, humid climate and deep soils jackfruit prefers.
Jackfruit (Kathal) Farming in India’s Rice Bowl
Site selection and climate Jackfruit grows best in warm, humid conditions with annual temperatures between roughly 20–35°C, but it can tolerate short cool periods.
How to Grow Jackfruit (Kathal) in Sikkim: Practical Guide
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), locally called kathal or chakka, is well-suited to Kerala's warm, humid climate and varied soils.
Jackfruit (Kathal) in Kerala: Practical Cultivation Guide
Light-feeding crops like vegetables in the first 2–3 years while jackfruit canopy is small.
How to Grow Jackfruit (Kathal) in Cotton Districts
Jackfruit performs best where temperatures stay above 5–10°C in the coolest months.
Jackfruit (Kathal) Cultivation Guide for U.P. growers

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Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Guava Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.0–7.5 23–30 20–25 t
Pomegranate Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.5–7.5 20–35 15–20 t
Ber (Indian Jujube) Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.0–8.5 20–35 15–20 t
Calamondin Jul–Aug 2–3 yr 5.5–6.5 18–32 12–20 t
Tea Jun–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to pluck 4.5–5.5 18–30 2–3 t made tea
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Lemon Jul–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 6.0–7.5 20–32 15–20 t
Jojoba Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–8.0 20–35 1.5–3 t
Feijoa Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.0 10–25 10–15 t
Loquat Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–7.5 15–30 10–15 t
Jujube Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–8.0 15–35 10–15 t
Grapefruit Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.5 15–35 20–30 t
Citron Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.5 18–32 15–25 t
Kumquat Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–6.5 12–30 8–14 t

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