Jackfruit (Mít)

Growing in Arizona: Largest growing fruit on a tree, can weigh between 30-70lbs! The fruit slightly softens and turns yellow when ripe. You will also notice the most wonderful fruity aroma! This fruit is also a great conversation piece. They can be pruned annually to 12′ x 12′ producing as much as 200 pounds of fruit per year! Cooked green the fruit can be used as a vegetable. It can be boiled, fried, grilled, roasted, and prepared with sauces. The ripe fruit tastes like a combination of mango, banana, pineapple and cantaloupe and is often compared to Juicy Fruit gum. Summer afternoon shade is best, cold protection below 40.