Vietnam Super Early Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

A landmark dwarf jackfruit variety that popularized container jackfruit farming across Kerala terrace gardens, celebrated for its ultra-precocious nature and heavy production of medium-sized, uniform fruits containing crisp, deep golden-orange carpels (varikka) with minimal latex and a rich, honeyed sweetness.

Grafted trees adapt extraordinarily well to rooftop container setups, maintaining a compact, easily manageable canopy when pruned after fruiting, and often bearing its first crop within an astounding 1 to 1.5 years of planting!

Description

Vietnam Super Early Jackfruit is a tropical jackfruit variety valued for its relatively early fruiting and sweet, flavourful fruit bulbs. It grows best in full sunlight, receiving around 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily, and thrives in warm, humid tropical climates. Plant it in deep, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during the early growth stage and dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Provide enough space for the tree to develop its broad canopy and root system. With proper sunlight and consistent care, the tree can establish well and produce delicious fruits.

Recommended Planting Method for Best Results

For healthy growth and strong establishment, prepare a 2–3 ft deep pit. If available, place a layer of green leaves at the bottom. Mix 1.5 kg bone meal, 1 kg oil cake, 20 kg raw cow or goat dung, and 100 g urea with an equal quantity of soil, then fill the pit and cover it with soil.

Leave the pit for about one month, watering it daily so the mixture decomposes well. After one month, mix the contents again and add 100 g calcium or dolomite. Wait one more week, then plant the sapling.

If you need to plant immediately and cannot wait for the one-month decomposition period, do not add oil cake or calcium/dolomite; use only the soil, manure, bone meal, and urea mixture for planting.