CEMPEDAK – A CLOSE COUSIN OF THE are known, only three varieties are commercially moderately low in JACKFRUIT viable. They are HG 28, HG 30 and HG 33. HG 30 is pH. Availability distinct for its orange-deep yellow flesh and its of ample Cempedak, which closely resembles the jackfruit, is heart-winning fragrance. Fruits of the HG33 variety sunlight and grown largely in Southeast Asian countries including weigh 2 or 3 kg. Each fruit contains 10 to 20 fleshy rain is suitable Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. seeds. However, HG 28 seems to be the best variety. for growth and This fruit is exactly like The bulbs are yellow, very soft with its unique flavour. ensures a high jackfruit in appearance. level of fruit However, once you get MAIN USES production. For acquainted with the commercial cultivation fruit, you will agree that The edible portion is rich in of cempedak, trees should be planted 30 it is tastier and sweeter vitamins and minerals. It has feet apart. Square pits should be dug out of size 1m x than jackfruit. Studies been found that the dough 1m, filled with top soil mixed with 3 pots of undertaken by derived from these fruit well-decomposed cow-dung manure and 1 kg of Homegrown Biotech have seeds is suitable for superphosphate. Applying 200 g of NPK 18 proven that this tree can grow making breads. Complex twice yearly, helps the trees thrive and well not only in the Southeast Asian countries, but Malaysian researchers produce large number of fruits. Plants should also in the Kerala soil. Known by the scientific name have discovered that not be allowed to have branches up to a Artocarpus integer, cempedak is a close relative of bread flour substitutes can height of 1 m from ground level. jackfruit and wild jack trees. Cempedak, which be prepared by mixing a belongs to the plant family Moraceae, is considered particular quantity of dough Although seeds germinate easily, budlings are known to have its origin in Borneo. In Malaysia, several derived from cempedak seed with the dough used for to be better planting materials. They are seen to bear mature trees are known to produce up to 300 fruits making bread. These food preparations are ideal for fruits within four years. Flowering, propagation and yearly. Trees with a large number of fruits diabetic patients. fruit bearing are similar to jackfruit trees. Covering weighing around 1-3 kg are a feast fruits, as they grow, with polythene covers will help for the eye. HEALTH BENEFITS protect them from fruit flies and pests. By cutting a line with a knife on Cempedak has good amount of antioxidant HOW TO NURTURE a mature, ripe fruit, it can be properties that fight cancer. The high fibre content in pried open with the hand and the flesh prevents disorders like constipation. Planting budlings where a good the tasty fleshy bulbs easily Cempedak is a remedy for malnutrition as it is rich amount of sunlight is available detach. However, the taste and in vitamin A and C. The world of science is helps in the healthy growth the fragrance of the cempedak beat amazed by the findings of Indonesian scientists of trees and ensures Bud Union that of the jackfruit. Since the fruit is that heteroflavon C, a substance of plant Ground level prevention of diseases. Planting Hole Top soil + origin, can kill parasites that cause malaria. Decomposed cowdung Soil should be well smaller in size, people living in apartments would + Super Phosphate + find these fruits easier to handle than jackfruits. Neem cake draining and rich in organic matter. HOW TO GROW 3 x 3 feet Planting Pit Plants are prone to fungal diseases. PROMINENT VARIETIES Mancozeb (Dithane M45) is an effective Cempedak grows well in water-draining, sandy loam fungicide. Spraying 2 g of this fungicide In Malaysia, the cempedak fruit season is from June soil. It can be grown in any region where jackfruit trees dissolved in 1 litre of water three times a week is an to August. Though around 40 varieties of cempedak grow, provided the soil is rich in organic matter and effective strategy. www.homegrown.in K Kottayam Pala Changanacherry Ponkunnam Manimala Ranni KVMS Jn. Mannamplackal Jn. Direct Depot - Cheppumpara Govt. Hospital Jn. a Kanjirapally Erattupett Kurishinkal Jn. Mannarkayam Jn. dupuzha Tho Kanjirapally Petta Jn. Vayal Jn. Anchilippa Jn. CEMPEDA Chenappady Jn. 26th Mile Mother Farm Vizhikkathodu i Jn. Amal Jyoth Kuruvamozhy Jn. y Kumal Erumely Mundakkayam Distance Towards Mother Farm Kanjirapally Petta Jn. Amal Jyothi Jn. Mother Farm: Vizhikkathodu P.O., Kanjirappally, Kottayam Dist. Ph: 04828 297001. Email: [email protected] Direct Outlet: Vizhikkathodu Ph: 81139 66600 Kanjirappally Ph: 81139 66611 Thiruvalla Ph:Ph: 8113981139 666226662 Adimaly PhPh:: 8113981139 666336663 /homegrownbiotechwwnbiotech 95620956220 66666336.