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Other Names:
Related To:
Jackfruit, Marang, Pedalai
Main Uses:
Fruit
Growth Rate:
Medium to Fast
Mature Height/Spread:
Small tree, to 25 feet.
Flowering/Pollination:
Some self-fertile, some require pollination
Tolerance:
Soil/Nutrition:
Prefers Slightly alkaline, sandy, fertile soils.
Light:
Full sun for best fruiting.
Wind:
Shallow root system.
Temperature:
Can tolerate into the teens F.
Dangers:
None
Diseases Prone:
Bearing Age:
1-2 years from cuttings.
Fruit:
Pear-shaped, not technically a fruit, but an inverted bloom. Sugary, sweet. Cultivated and enjoyed by humans for thousands of years in the Medeterrenean and surrounding areas.
History/Origin:
Species Observations:
Propogation:
Container Culture:
Yes; dwarf varieties are better. Will grow and fruit happily in a container if well-tended.
Medicinal Uses:
Nutritional Information:
Preparation / Food:
Usually eaten raw, but also extensively dried. Figs are cooked and processed in various ways - usually foe preserves, jams, or desserts.
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