J33 Jack Live Plants

Common Name

Jack Tree, Kathal, Kanun

Botanical Name

Artocarpus heterophyllus

General Information

The J33 jackfruit variety is renowned for its exceptional sweetness, with a phenomenal 36 Brix. This Malaysian cultivar is highly valued for commercial cultivation, producing large fruits weighing between 20 to 25 kg, filled with crunchy, aromatic yellow flakes.

Healthy Benefits

• The fruits, leaves, and bark of the jack tree are used in traditional medicine for their anticarcinogenic, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.
• They also promote wound healing and have hypoglycemic qualities.

Cultivation

• Time to Bloom/Fruit: 3–4 years
• Maintenance Required: Low

Uses/Benefits

Both the fruit and seeds can be consumed fresh or cooked. The immature fruit has a carbohydrate-rich pulp that is often cooked as a vegetable, while ripening converts some carbohydrates into sugars, enhancing its sweetness.