Artocarpus integer

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Artocarpus integer
Photo: Berthe Hoola van Nooten (1817-1892), Pieter De Pannemaeker (lithographer) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Typetree

“Artocarpus integer is a tropical fruit tree” — Chempedak: complete guide | GardenWorld

Days to germination42–56 days

“roots form in 6-8 weeks” — How to Grow Cempedak (CH28): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Days to maturity3–4 years

“shorter juvenile periods (fruiting in 3-4 years from seed)” — How to Grow Cempedak (CH28): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Light6 hours

“Chempedak thrives in warm, sunny locations. Plant in a position receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.” — Chempedak: complete guide | GardenWorld

Waterregular watering, maintain consistently moist but never waterlogged soil

“Young trees need regular watering, especially during dry periods. Maintain consistently moist but never waterlogged soil conditions.” — Chempedak: complete guide | GardenWorld

Soil pH5.5–6.8

“Chempedak prefers well-draining, fertile soil with pH between 6.0 and 7.5.” — Chempedak: complete guide | GardenWorld

Hardiness zonesUSDA zones 10b-12

“USDA zones 10b-12” — How to Grow Cempedak (CH28): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Spacing138–177 in

“Maintain 5-6 meters spacing between trees for adequate air circulation.” — Chempedak: complete guide | GardenWorld

Height629.5–689 in

“Chempedak trees grow into substantial specimens reaching 15-20 meters tall” — Chempedak: complete guide | GardenWorld

Propagationair-layering, budding, seed

“CH28 propagates best via air-layering” — How to Grow Cempedak (CH28): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Transplantonset of rains

“Plant 50-70 cm tall air-layers at onset of rains” — How to Grow Cempedak (CH28): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Ready whenfruit maturation 3-4 months post-anthesis

“fruit maturation 3-4 months post-anthesis” — How to Grow Cempedak (CH28): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Edible partsarils, pulp

“Interior arils surround large, ellipsoid seeds (2-4 cm), comprising 25-35% of fruit weight. Pulp is deep orange, fibrous yet melting” — How to Grow Cempedak (CH28): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Diseasesphytophthora root rot

“avoid heavy clays prone to waterlogging, which induce Phytophthora root rot” — How to Grow Cempedak (CH28): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Companionsother fruit trees (mango, papaya), tropical ornamental plants, evergreens for shade support, gliricidia, bamboo

“Chempedak pairs well with other tropical specimens. Good companions include: Other fruit trees (mango, papaya)” — Chempedak: complete guide | GardenWorld

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