Jackfruit (Scientific name, Artocarpus heterophyllus) grows wild in humid regions, up to a height of 1000m. The fruit is found in abundance in
Kerala.
It requires deep and well-drained soil textures. Poor aeration of the soil or change in humidity is harmful to this crop. The fruit is classified into two groups, which include soft fleshed and firm fleshed. The firm fleshed fruits possess much taste, sweet and crisp. The fruits vary in taste, size, odor, nature and shape.
