Author Topic: Jackfruit Berried Treasure (Read 12247 times)

Mike T · « **on:** February 09, 2013, 06:53:52 PM »

Rare fruit collector and breeder Ron Berry has sadly passed away but a very high quality jackfruit he bred may ensure his name lives on in fruit circles.Only a few people have as yet got offspring of his prized tree but it is raising eyebrows.

It is a large low latex fruit around 8kg to 20kg, more elongated than most jacks with rough skin that has small sharp tubicles.The flesh is orange/yellow/pink and luscious with bery large bulbs and seeds.Amber and Berry are the 2 varieties most eagerly sought by fruit growers in Queensland.

Mike T · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2013, 06:56:01 PM »

I forgot to post a pic of some bulbs.The actual color is perhaps more orange than in the picture.

Saltcayman · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2013, 03:56:41 AM »

Very cool that his memory will live on. Sounds like a great jack. Dave

Sleepdoc · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2013, 04:06:36 AM »

Looks really tasty. How does it compare to he Amber?

Mike T · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2013, 04:39:26 AM »

Amber commands premium prices in the Sydney markets and a trial of Berry showed it also attracted top prices in Sydney and was considered premium.Standards like the 4 gold varieties or NS1 go for maybe one third the price I am told.

Taste is hard to compare but it has a nice fruit salad flavor and is firm fleshed but not as firm as amber.People do seem to have their own favorite types of all fruits but I think this one would be enjoyed by most people.The 'bulbs' are very large and it is easy to eat in large volumes.

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2013, 02:10:22 PM »

Quote from: Saltcayman on February 10, 2013, 03:56:41 AM

Very cool that his memory will live on. Sounds like a great jack. Dave

Yes, I agree...nice work preserving this cultivar, MikeT...I'm sure Mr. Berry would be proud.

Mike T · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2013, 01:12:44 AM »

Another 20lb Berry Jack to clean.

For an almost latex free jack that can be cleaned with an un-oiled knife and ungloved hands this picture shows latex there was barely evident when I was chopping it.The flavor is great and this jack is a real prince.

The seeds are the biggest I have seen in a jackfruit and reflect the huge bulbs of flesh.

Ethan · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2013, 02:54:13 PM »

Beuty Mike, do you ever eat the seeds, they look like quite a meal!

Sleepdoc · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2013, 03:10:56 PM »

Quote from: Ethan on March 16, 2013, 02:54:13 PM

Beuty Mike, do you ever eat the seeds, they look like quite a meal!

No, don't eat them ! Send them to me !

A Berry jack would be very happy in my yard

MarinFla · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2013, 04:05:54 PM »

Quote from: Sleepdoc on March 16, 2013, 03:10:56 PM

Quote from: Ethan on March 16, 2013, 02:54:13 PM
Beuty Mike, do you ever eat the seeds, they look like quite a meal!

No, don't eat them ! Send them to me !

A Berry jack would be very happy in my yard

I agree with Sleepdoc!! I will even pay the shipping for you to send a bag of those to share... even to get just a couple of those for myself!!!

Mike T · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2013, 06:40:56 PM »

Most of the seeds were used in a big bamboo curry last night and turned out delicious. I sent a few seeds to Florida recently so they will be rattling around there somewhere.

murahilin · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2013, 06:47:52 PM »

Quote from: Mike T on March 16, 2013, 06:40:56 PM

Most of the seeds were used in a big bamboo curry last night and turned out delicious. I sent a few seeds to Florida recently so they will be rattling around there somewhere.

Florida is thankful for your generosity. Hopefully within 4 years we will have some Berry seedlings fruiting for the first time.

fruitlovers · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2013, 07:45:21 PM »

Hawaii is very grateful also for Mike T's generosity. I'm berry jackfruit happy!

Also so many other great seeds coming from down under thanks to Mike!

Mike T · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2013, 10:30:45 PM »

I hope they grow true because they are a great fruit.With all the seed trading that is going on I am sure each area is getting other good fruits and improving their local diversity diversity.Hopefully that will spark further interest and appreciation in each area with tropical fruits.

fruitlovers · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2013, 10:43:40 PM »

Quote from: Mike T on March 16, 2013, 10:30:45 PM

I hope they grow true because they are a great fruit.With all the seed trading that is going on I am sure each area is getting other good fruits and improving their local diversity diversity.Hopefully that will spark further interest and appreciation in each area with tropical fruits.

If 5 years down the line we find that the Berry jackruit is horrible then we might have to retract all the praises and accolades. HAHAHA

Mike T · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2013, 11:02:57 PM »

For those who prefer sloppy yellows with small bulbs and abundance of latex and bland taste I suggest an Australian Jackfruit by the name of galaxy.It's name is a byword for bad quality here.Oscar I am 70% sure that it was Berry and not Galaxy that I sent you.

fruitlovers · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2013, 11:23:33 PM »

Galaxy? Never heard of it. Now i know why. If the progeny are good i'll name them after you.

If they're bad i'll also name them after you.

tropical66 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2013, 12:57:06 AM »

Quote from: fruitlovers on March 16, 2013, 11:23:33 PM

Galaxy? Never heard of it. Now i know why. If the progeny are good i'll name them after you. If they're bad i'll also name them after you.

Mike T Jackfruits

Jackfruitwhisperer69 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2013, 06:33:19 AM »

Howdy Mike,
Berry looks freak'n amazing

Those jack seeds are quite big, indeed...they looks like champas

Madeira is also most grateful, for the top notch Jacks and others

You Hawaiians and Floridians, have enough Jackfruit as it is!!!

Mine are going to fruit first!!!

Thanks a bunch for sharing

Felipe · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2013, 07:24:31 AM »

Quote from: Jackfruitwhisperer69 on March 17, 2013, 06:33:19 AM

You Hawaiians and Floridians, have enough Jackfruit as it is!!! Mine are going to fruit first!!!

Hold on bro, soon Macaronesia will also have plenty of top-jackfruit

Mike, also very grateful over here

ofdsurfer · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2013, 10:51:56 AM »

Thanks Mike!! I know I appreciate all the seeds and your generosity, and it sounds like I'm not the only one!

Jackfruitwhisperer69 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2013, 01:25:18 PM »

Quote from: Felipe on March 17, 2013, 07:24:31 AM

Quote from: Jackfruitwhisperer69 on March 17, 2013, 06:33:19 AM
You Hawaiians and Floridians, have enough Jackfruit as it is!!! Mine are going to fruit first!!!

Hold on bro, soon Macaronesia will also have plenty of top-jackfruit

Mike, also very grateful over here

For sure

We will be bursting by the seams with top notch Jacks

Saltcayman · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:55:42 AM »

Mike is the " Johnny jackfruit seed" from down under. Thanks for your generosity mike!

Quote from: Jackfruitwhisperer69 on March 17, 2013, 01:25:18 PM

Quote from: Felipe on March 17, 2013, 07:24:31 AM
Quote from: Jackfruitwhisperer69 on March 17, 2013, 06:33:19 AM
You Hawaiians and Floridians, have enough Jackfruit as it is!!! Mine are going to fruit first!!!

Hold on bro, soon Macaronesia will also have plenty of top-jackfruit

Mike, also very grateful over here

For sure We will be bursting by the seams with top notch Jacks

BMc · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2013, 06:45:54 AM »

Humpfh, we used to have him all to ourselves 😫😢😜

davidgarcia899 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2013, 05:14:37 PM »

I wouldnt mind getting some seeds to this is you ever have extra

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