Bread Fruit/Bakri Chajhar Live Fruit Plant (Height 1.5-3 Feet)

Product Description

Breadfruit / Bakri Chajhar Live Fruit Plant (Height: 1.5–3 Feet)

Scientific Name: Artocarpus altilis
Common Names: Breadfruit, Bakri Chajhar (regional/local name in parts of India)

Overview:

The Breadfruit plant, known locally as Bakri Chajhar, is a fast-growing tropical fruit tree valued for its large, starchy fruits and wide, lobed leaves. At a young height of 1.5 to 3 feet, this live plant is perfect for home gardens, orchards, or agroforestry projects. Once mature, it can grow into a large, attractive shade tree that also yields abundant edible fruit.

Features:

• Plant Height: 1.5 to 3 feet (young, live plant)

• Growth Habit: Upright tree with a broad canopy when mature

• Leaves: Large, glossy, and deeply lobed, offering ornamental appeal

• Fruit: Round to oval-shaped, green when raw and yellowish when ripe; starchy texture, often cooked like potatoes

• Taste: Mild, nutty flavor when cooked — versatile for savory dishes

• Uses:

  • Fruit used in curries, chips, baked dishes

  • Leaves sometimes used as fodder for livestock

  • Tree offers shade and improves soil fertility

Growing Conditions:

• Climate: Prefers tropical and subtropical regions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter

• Watering: Moderate; consistent watering during dry spells

• Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning and feeding for better yield

Benefits:

• Highly nutritious and rich in carbohydrates

• Sustainable food source — one tree can feed a family

• Drought-resistant once established

• Culturally significant in various tropical regions