Ceylon Jackfruit Grafted Plant — Artocarpus heterophyllus ‘Ceylon’ | Sweet Soft Flesh Jackfruit Ceylon Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus ‘Ceylon’) is one of the most prized jackfruit varieties available — celebrated for its exceptionally sweet, soft, melt-in-the-mouth flesh (bulbs) with minimal fibre and a rich, honey-like flavour. A premium grafted variety that fruits early and reliably, making it the top choice for home orchards and connoisseurs across Kerala and South India. Plant Details Botanical Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus ‘Ceylon’ Common Names: Ceylon Jackfruit, Ceylon Chakka, Soft Flesh Jackfruit Family: Moraceae Plant Type: Grafted tropical fruit tree Height at Maturity: 8–15 metres (manageable with pruning) Fruiting Season: March–June; can fruit twice yearly in ideal conditions Fruit: Large, sweet, soft bulbs, minimal fibre, honey-like flavour Grafted: Yes — fruits within 2–3 years Growing Conditions Sunlight: Full sun — minimum 8 hours daily Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist but well-draining Soil: Deep, well-draining loamy or laterite soil Fertilizer: NPK 10:26:26 before flowering; organic compost twice yearly Container Suitability: Large containers (24–30 inch) when young; best planted in ground Spacing: 8–10 metres apart for ground planting Care Guide Avoid waterlogging — ensure excellent drainage Support developing fruits with netting or slings to prevent branch damage Prune to maintain desired height and canopy shape Thrives in Kerala’s tropical climate — one of the best jackfruit varieties for South India Customer FAQs Q: What makes Ceylon Jackfruit different from regular jackfruit?A: Ceylon variety has exceptionally soft, sweet bulbs with minimal fibre — unlike the firmer, more fibrous common jackfruit. The flesh is often described as honey-like and melt-in-the-mouth. Q: How soon will it fruit?A: Grafted plants typically fruit within 2–3 years under good growing conditions, compared to 5–7 years for seedling trees.. Q: Can it fruit twice a year?A: Yes — in ideal tropical conditions, Ceylon Jackfruit can produce two fruiting cycles per year. ✓ Nursery Fresh ✓ Grafted for Early Fruiting ✓ Secure Packaging ✓ Expert Support ✓ WhatsApp Assistance Shipping: ₹80/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims. Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size and growth stage is expected and not a defect.
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