The Best Way to Grow Jackfruit: Seeds or Sprouts?

Trying to decide whether to plant jackfruit seeds or sprouts? I have a bit of experience with both, and can provide you with a detailed overview of the different methods and what works best under different conditions. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you choose the right way to grow your very own jackfruit plants.

My Experience with Jackfruit Seeds and Sprouts

So far, I've successfully grown five jackfruit plants from both sprouted seed and non-sprouted seeds. One of the plants isn't doing well, but I've taken cuttings from a thriving plant, which gives me hope for more plants.

The current weather conditions are ideal for my jackfruit plants, especially the one that is thriving. I've kept an empty space for the sick plant, as I'm quarantining it to see if it recovers.

I've been growing these jackfruit plants for about a year. Here’s how I’ve managed them:

Started the plants as seedlings indoors for their first year. Moved them to a greenhouse after the first year. Planning to transplant them to my new property at the end of the year. Providing them with shade and frost protection until they're fully established.

The greenhouse also helps them thrive during the day by providing the necessary heat and protecting them from harsh sun and heavy rain.

Planting Jackfruit Seeds

Jackfruit seeds require careful preparation. I recommend you to dry the seeds for three days, but make sure you don't expose them to direct sunlight. Keeping the soil moist is crucial for seedling growth.

However, planting jackfruit sprouts is not advisable as they are prone to fungal attacks. It's better to stick with the seeds for maximum success.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Planting from Seeds vs. Seedlings

Seeds:

Comfort: Growing from seeds is faster and easier compared to starting a nursery. Control: Establishing seedlings offers more predictable results. Satisfaction: Nursery workers enjoy the satisfaction of seeing an empty bed turn into rows of young plants. Cost: Establishing seeds can be practical, especially when buying from a local nursery.

Seedlings:

Determination: Seedling varieties may be limited compared to starting from seeds. Cost: Seedlings are generally more expensive than starting from seeds. Shock: It's not common with high-quality local nursery seedlings, but seedlings can wither or die if they're not hardened off properly before planting.

If you're considering the pros and cons of growing from seeds versus buying seedlings, it's best to consult a local gardening expert.

Advice from Experts

Some vegetables and other plants don't do well when transplanted. Others can be challenging to grow from seed. Experimenting with growing from seeds can be fun, but a little guidance from a gardening professional can help prevent plant losses.

The staff at Millcreek Nurseries can provide valuable advice to help you decide whether starting from seed or buying seedlings is the best choice for the plants you want to feature in your garden. They are always eager to help northern Utah gardeners achieve growing success.

Visit our plant nursery today to speak with a local gardening expert and take the first step towards becoming a successful gardener.

Note: Visit Millcreek Nurseries for more information.