Chempedak (Artocarpus integer)

Product description

The chempedak is the little brother of the jackfruit and produces up to 35 cm large edible fruits. This greenish-yellow fruit has a leathery skin. The juicy flesh is very similar in flavour to a combination of jackfruit, mango and durian and can be eaten either raw or cooked. The chempedak is sweeter than the jackfruit and is therefore generally liked better. The seeds are also edible after being fried or cooked and are somewhat similar to a water chestnut. In addition, the wood of the tree is traditionally used to make furniture, boats and yellow paint. A strong rope is made from the bark. 

The species is native to Southeast Asia, where it can reach a height of 20 metres. The tree does well between 10 and 30 degrC and is therefore suitable as a house or tub plant in temperate climates. In the tropics, the species can flower for the first time from 3 to 6 years old with yellow flowers that are followed by the fruits after pollination. Provide a spot with plenty of indirect sunlight and high humidity. Older trees can tolerate more sunlight. 

Sowing description: The germinated seed can be sown immediately on receipt in seed and cutting soil. Keep the soil constantly slightly moist and germinate in a warm location (25-30grC is optimal).