Jackfruit (Cambodian, Bud) Fruit Plant | All Season Jack

Jackfruit is a popular tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, including Cambodia. This variety originates from Cambodia and is commonly referred to as “Cambodian Jackfruit.” It is known as an all-season fruit with orangish-red flakes and an average fruit weight of around 8–12 kg.

The Cambodian jackfruit was introduced to India by Mr. Joshi from Erattupetta, Kerala, an avid traveler who discovered this variety in a Cambodian local market. He collected seeds and brought them to India, later developing saplings through budding and cultivation at his Hillview plantation and nursery.

Cambodian Jack Sapling Specifications

Specialty: All-Season Jackfruit
Propagation Method: Budding
Fruiting Period: 3 Years
Sapling Age: 6 Months (Approx. 3 ft height)
Suitable for Terrace Gardening
Suitable for All Climates

About Cambodian Jackfruit Tree

The fruit is large, sweet, and aromatic with succulent, fibrous flesh and relatively small seeds. It typically weighs around 8–12 kg.
Cambodian jackfruit is a good source of vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants.
It takes approximately 4–5 months for a jackfruit flower to develop into a mature fruit.

✔ Best for Hilly / Slope Terrains
Cambodian jack is well-suited for hilly regions and is popular among local farmers.

The tree remains relatively compact and produces more fruits toward the lower portion, making harvesting easier. It can also be grown in large grow bags or drums. It is an all-season bearing variety. Compared to the Vietnam Early Gold variety, Cambodian jackfruit has larger fruits and thicker, dark green leaves.

✔ Best for High-Yield Cultivation
Cambodian jack is considered one of the best high-yielding jackfruit varieties.

Benefits of Cambodian Jackfruit

Cambodian jackfruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants.
High fiber and potassium content may help support heart health and reduce blood pressure.
Fiber content supports digestion and promotes regular bowel movements.
Vitamin C supports immunity, cell repair, and nutrient absorption such as iron.
Jackfruit seeds are rich in digestible starch, protein, and essential minerals.