Jackfruit Tree (Kathal)
Artocarpus heterophyllus – Giant Tropical Fruit Tree for Pakistan's Warm Regions
- ✓ Massive, spiky fruit with sweet, custard-like flesh and tropical aroma
- ✓ Evergreen, fast-growing tree ideal for large gardens and farms
- ✓ Performs best in Sindh, southern Punjab, and coastal Balochistan
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Plant Details
Everything you need to know before you plant
Best Growing Areas
Where this plant performs best across Pakistan
Guaranteed Thrive Zones
Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Gwadar, Badin, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan
Covered under our Alive & Thrive GuaranteeConditional Zones
Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Islamabad
Trees can grow with winter protection and container planting in early years. Alive and Thrive Guarantee does not apply.Not Recommended
Quetta, Swat, Murree, Skardu
Not covered under guaranteeJackfruit trees fruit on their trunk and large limbs—support developing fruit with slings or crates to prevent snapping. Fertilize during flowering to boost fruit size and sweetness.
Pot: Use a 24"+ container with multiple drainage holes. Suitable for cooler cities to raise in early years. Use 50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand.
Outdoor: Choose a full sun spot sheltered from high winds. Dig a 2.5x2.5 ft hole. Mix native soil with compost and coarse sand (50/30/20). Jackfruit requires deep, loamy, well-drained soil. Avoid clay or shallow soil.
Young trees: Water deeply 2-3 times per week in summer. Mature trees: Weekly deep watering suffices during dry months.
Always allow surface soil to dry slightly between waterings. Use mulch around the base.
Use a balanced fruit tree fertilizer (NPK 8-8-8 or 10-10-10) every 6 weeks from March to September.
Supplement with compost or cow manure in early spring and after fruiting.
Prune in winter to manage size and shape. Remove dead branches and encourage a strong central trunk.
Remove small fruit in early years to help tree build strength.
In Lahore, Islamabad, and Faisalabad, protect young trees in December-January with frost cloth. Move potted trees indoors or to greenhouses.
- ✓ Grown in Pakistani climate for better adaptability and faster success
- ✓ Ideal for home gardens, food forests, and farm borders
- ✓ Produces fruit weighing up to 40 kg with proper care
- ✓ Alive and Thrive Guarantee in supported zones when planted in deep, loamy soil and protected from frost
About Jackfruit Tree (Kathal)
Grow the World's Largest Fruit in Your Own Garden
The Jackfruit tree, known locally as Kathal, is a tropical marvel famous for producing one of the largest fruits on earth—each weighing up to 20–40 kg. With its rich, fragrant yellow flesh and multiple culinary uses, Jackfruit is a favorite in South Asian kitchens.
Jackfruit trees start fruiting in 3–5 years when grown in the ground and can live and produce for decades with minimal care.
Hardy, Productive & Impressive in Any Landscape
Once established, Jackfruit trees handle heat, humidity, and seasonal dry spells with ease. They're also resistant to most pests and diseases.
Tropical Beauty and Enormous Harvests
Make a big statement with a Jackfruit Tree in your warm Pakistani garden.
Jackfruit Tree Size Guide
- Small - Ideal for starting in containers or small yards
- Medium - Faster growth and earlier fruiting
- Large - Close to bearing size, suitable for in-ground planting
15-DAY Alive & Thrive™ GUARANTEE
Every plant is packed with care so it arrives alive and ready to thrive. If your plant arrives damaged or does not settle in within the first 15 days after delivery, contact us and we will provide a one-time replacement (delivery charges not included).
This guarantee does not cover plants that are not suited to your growing area. Not sure if a plant will work for your location? Talk to our plant experts before you order.
Delivery & Shipping
Orders are dispatched from our nursery and delivered to your address across Pakistan.
- Free shipping on Punjab orders
- Delivery charges for other provinces are calculated at checkout
- We share tracking details once your order ships
Export and bulk orders are quoted individually. Use the Export & Bulk Inquiry button on this page.