Jackfruit – Black Gold Seedling

Description

The Australian black gold variety has a small-sized fruit with delicious, bubblegum tasting golden flesh that has a firm texture (halfway between soft and crunchy).

• Black Gold is reportedly more cold tolerant than other jackfruit types, and is known to be an early season producer more suitable for subtropical climates.
• Firm texture, neither dry or sloppy.
• Strong bubblegum flavour.
• Grown outside for the past two winters, never been in a heated greenhouse.
• Dwarf growth habit, bushing out rather than growing straight up. Recommended height of 2x2m.
• Australia origin.

Jackfruit requires a frost-free and well-draining location, whether that be in the ground in the North Island or in a container anywhere that is protected from frosts and excess rain. They do not always grow true to type but generally retain their parents characteristics.

For more information about growing jackfruit in New Zealand, please visit our growing recommendations.