Indian Breadnut Plant
Artocarpus camansi, or Indian Breadnut, is a hardy tree growing 10-15m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal properties.
Habit
Tree
Height
6 to 8 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, sandy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Arid, Semi-arid
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
70% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
10 to 20 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
50 to 70 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
50+Years
Health Benefits
High in Protein, Medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3-4 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Aphids, Scale Insects.
White powdery spots on leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting leaves, Curling, stunted growth.
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Imidacloprid-based insecticides.