The Tropical Fruit Forum

Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: wayne23 on July 29, 2017, 11:21:25 PM

Title: New jackfruit varieties???
Post by: wayne23 on July 29, 2017, 11:21:25 PM

 Saw a bunch of jackfruits at Champa Nursery today.  Never heard of these varieties before.  Wonder if anyone else has or have any info?  'Orange Crush', 'Small', 'Cantaloupe'. 

Title: Re: New jackfruit varieties???
Post by: gozp on July 29, 2017, 11:31:09 PM

Small is a fairchild variety accdng to jimmy

Title: Re: New jackfruit varieties???
Post by: bsbullie on July 30, 2017, 12:58:11 AM

Those are all new Fairchild varieties.   If you dont mind medium firm or medium soft texture or softer, then you might like them.  I say might cause the one samlle if each was nothing to go crazy over.  The texture of the fruit I had was not to my liking (I can honestly say I have no idea how the were cared for during and after harvest).  Texture aside, as far as taste and texture combined, I would much rather have Red Morning,  Excalibur Red,  Bangkok Lemon/Krunchy Lemon,  Excalibur Gold, Amber, J-30, Mai 3, etc.

Title: Re: New jackfruit varieties???
Post by: wayne23 on July 30, 2017, 01:50:16 AM

Thanks guys.  I preferred firm or 'crunchy' texture and sweet. 

Title: Re: New jackfruit varieties???
Post by: beefyboy on July 30, 2017, 05:45:58 PM

I picked up my Red Morning and Bankok Lemon yesterday at Excalibur and planted them today. I was planning on Mai 3 but changed my mind to BL for I thought it might offer me a different flavor profile while assuring me a solid yield when the time comes. I do like the color Orange for just about anything but I will have that in Red Morning. Ok, to keep the peace, I will say orange red.

Title: Re: New jackfruit varieties???
Post by: Mugenia on July 30, 2017, 08:28:33 PM

I bought some from the guy. I am curious how much do you guys get it from him?