Jackfruit Chembarathi Varikka Budded Live Plant – Red Flesh Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Fruit Tree

Introducing the Jackfruit Chembarathi Varikka Budded Live Plant, a premium red-fleshed jackfruit variety ideal for tropical gardens. This budded plant ensures faster fruiting and superior taste. Chembarathi Varikka is celebrated for its vibrant reddish-pink arils, strong aroma, and honey-sweet flavor. It’s a variety highly sought after for its unique taste, early fruiting, and exotic appeal.

Perfect for both backyard gardening and small-scale fruit orchards, this plant grows vigorously and can bear fruit within 2 to 3 years. The fruit has thick, soft, and non-sticky arils, making it ideal for both fresh consumption and desserts.

🌱 About This Item Of Jackfruit Chembarathi Varikka Budded Live Plant

• Type of Plant: Budded live fruit plant (Jackfruit – Red Flesh)

• Germination Time: Not applicable (live plant)

• Hours of Sunlight Needed: 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight

• Where to Grow: Outdoor gardens, farmlands, or large terrace grow bags

• Growing Season: Year-round; best planting during monsoon or early summer

• Seed Sowing Depth: Not applicable

• Ideal Climate: Tropical and subtropical regions

• Plant Height: Supplied at 1.5 to 2 feet; matures up to 30–40 feet

• Organic Fertilizer Requirements: Monthly application of compost or cow dung

• Life Span: Perennial tree, fruiting for 40+ years

• Ideal Growing Temperature: 25°C to 35°C

• Harvesting Time: 2 to 3 years after planting; summer harvest

• Maintenance Required: Moderate

• Watering Frequency: Twice weekly or when topsoil dries

• Ideal Grow Bag Size: 24 x 24 inch or planted directly into land

What Size Grow Bag is Best For Jackfruit Chembarathi Varikka Budded Live Plant

• 18x18 HDPE Grow Bags

• 24x24 Hdpe Big Size Grow Bags

🌿 Growing Season in India

The Chembarathi Varikka Jackfruit plant can be grown throughout the year, but the ideal time to plant is from June to October, especially in Kerala and other South Indian states. It adapts well to monsoon conditions and establishes roots quickly. Fruiting generally occurs in summer (March–May), and with good care, early yields can be expected in 2–3 years.

🪴 How to Grow in Pots

Although jackfruit trees thrive best in open land, they can be grown in large HDPE grow bags or drums on rooftops for initial years. Choose a 24-inch wide and deep pot, use well-draining loamy soil, and provide full sunlight. Regularly fertilize and prune to maintain a compact shape if grown in pots.

🌱 Seeds Sowing Method

(Not applicable as this is a budded live plant ready for direct soil or grow bag transplantation.)

🌼 Plant Care Tips

• Sunlight: Requires full sunlight for healthy growth and fruiting.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained loamy soil enriched with compost.

• Fertilization: Use cow dung, compost, or neem cake monthly.

• Pruning: Light pruning helps shape the tree and improve airflow.

• Support and Spacing: Space 8–10 feet apart in open gardens.

• Pest Control: Spray neem oil or Panchagavya for natural protection.

• Disease Prevention: Avoid waterlogging to prevent fungal issues.

• Mulching: Use dried leaves or coconut husk around base to retain moisture.

• Harvesting: Fruits are ready to harvest when they emit aroma and give hollow sound when tapped.

How to Fertilize Plants Effectively

1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.

2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.

3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.

🌟 Special Features

The Chembarathi Varikka Jackfruit is famous for its deep red/pink arils, a unique feature among jackfruit varieties. The aromatic pulp is thick, fleshy, and extremely sweet with minimal fiber and latex. The plant is budded, ensuring true-to-type fruit and early bearing in just 2 to 3 years. This variety also has ornamental value, thanks to its bright leaves and dense canopy.

💚 Benefits/Uses

• Nutrient-rich fruit with Vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants

• Ideal for direct consumption, ice creams, payasam, or desserts

• High-yielding grafted plant ensures faster return

• Excellent backyard tree with shade-giving canopy

• Known to reduce acidity and improve digestion naturally

⚠️ Precautions While Growing

• Do not overwater, especially in early stages

• Ensure full sunlight for good flowering and fruiting

• Protect from cattle and rodents during early months

• Prune dead branches to avoid fungal infections

• Avoid transplanting once well-established

🐛 Common Problems Affecting Plants and Solutions

• Slow Growth: Use organic fertilizer monthly and ensure sun exposure

• Yellowing Leaves: Sign of overwatering; allow soil to dry

• Fruit Drop: May occur if tree is water-stressed or during high winds

• Pest Infestation: Neem oil spray every 15 days keeps bugs away

• Fungal Spots: Use Trichoderma or copper-based fungicide in wet months

🌍 Local Names of Chembarathi Varikka Jackfruit

Chembarathi Varikka, Chembaruthi Varikka, Red Varikka, Varikka Pazham, Seemai Pala, Eratti Varikka, Chem Varikka, Sembaruthi Jackfruit

❓ FAQs Of Jackfruit Chembarathi Varikka Budded Live Plant

Q1. When will this plant start fruiting?
In 2–3 years with proper care and fertilization.

Q2. Can I grow this in North India?
Yes, in tropical/subtropical zones with summer temperature above 25°C.

Q3. What is the fruit color?
Reddish-pink arils with excellent sweetness.

Q4. Is this a hybrid plant?
No, it's a budded true variety, not hybrid.