Vietnam Super Early Jackfruit

 1. Description

• Common Name: Vietnam Super Early Jackfruit
• Type: Grafted Exotic Jackfruit Variety
• Highlights:
  • Early bearing hybrid variety from Vietnam
  • Fruits within 1.5 to 2 years after planting
  • Very sweet, firm bulbs with low fiber
  • Smaller fruit size, easier to handle and harvest
  • Ideal for commercial growers and home gardens

 2. How to Plant

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loamy or sandy-loam soil
• Pit Preparation:
  1. Dig a pit of 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 ft
  2. Fill with a mix of topsoil + compost + cow dung + neem cake
  3. Place the plant gently in the center
  4. Press soil around it firmly and water
• Spacing: 8 to 10 feet between plants
• Planting Season: Preferably monsoon or post-summer

 3. Plant Size

• At Purchase: Around 2–3 feet tall (grafted)
• Fully Grown Tree: 10–15 feet tall (comparatively smaller than traditional varieties)

 4. Fruiting Time

• First Fruiting: 18–24 months after planting
• Fruiting Season: Usually summer, can vary depending on climate
• Fruit Features:
  • Medium-sized fruits (~8–15 kg)
  • Bright yellow flesh, extremely sweet
  • Fewer seeds, crispy texture

 5. Plant Type

• Type: Perennial fruit tree
• Propagation: Grafted (for early and uniform fruiting)
• Suitable for Pots: Not recommended
• Ideal For: Tropical climates, home gardens, farms, high-density planting

 6. Caring Instructions

 Sunlight:

• Requires full sunlight (minimum 6–8 hours daily)

 Watering:

• Regular watering in first 1–2 years
• Avoid overwatering or waterlogging
• Water more during summer

 Fertilizer Schedule:

• Apply compost or cow dung every 2 months
• Bone meal, potash, and organic fertilizers help improve fruiting
• Micronutrient spray (once every 2 months) for healthy growth

 Pruning:

• Prune lower branches during early growth to strengthen stem
• Light pruning yearly to maintain shape and air circulation

 Pest & Disease Management:

• Use neem oil or natural pesticides to manage leaf-eating insects
• Keep surroundings weed-free to reduce fungal diseases

 Mulching Tip:

• Mulch with dry leaves or straw around the base to retain moisture