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Gold Nugget Jackfruit
The Gold Nugget Jackfruit is a high-yielding cultivar prized by home orchardists for its dwarf-like growth habit (when pruned) and superior fruit quality. When mature, its sharp, green skin spikes flatten out and blush into a warm, golden-yellow. Inside, the fruit yields deep orange, fiber-free flesh that ranges from soft to medium-firm with a rich, aromatic sweetness reminiscent of a blend of pineapple, mango, and vanilla.
Jackfruit is a large, evergreen tropical tree known for producing the world's largest fruit. It has a spiky, green exterior that encases sweet yellow flesh when ripe. The fruit is versatile, offering both savory and sweet applications, with the unripe, green jackfruit often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes. Jackfruit trees also provide shade and are prized for their timber. The seeds are also edible and can be roasted or boiled, contributing to the overall sustainability and nutritional value of this remarkable tropical plant.
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus 'Gold Nugget'
Also Known As
Golden Nugget Jakfruit | Nangka | Jakfruit | Jack Tree | 金块波罗蜜 | 黄金木波罗 | 波罗蜜 | 菠萝蜜 | 苞萝 | 树菠萝 | 大树菠萝 | 牛肚子果 | 木菠萝
Specifications
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Harvest Season
Years to Bear
9 - 11
Partial - Full Sun
Regularly
Evergreen
Perennial
20' Tall and 20' Wide
Fast
Fall - Winter
Green, Yellow
Spring - Summer
3 - 4 Years
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