The Thai AllSeason Hybrid Grafted Jackfruit is a specialized cultivar that has become immensely popular in West Bengal and Bangladesh It is often referred to locally as the Baromasi Kathal because of its ability to produce fruit throughout the year regardless of the traditional summer season
1 Growth Habit and StructureGrafted Advantage Unlike traditional jackfruit trees grown from seeds which can take 710 years to fruit this variety is grafted This means a branch from a highquality mother tree is fused onto a hardy rootstock allowing the plant to produce fruit in just 15 to 2 years
Dwarf / SemiDwarf Nature It is a relatively compact tree compared to the giants found in rural villages It can be easily maintained at a height of 812 feet with regular pruning making it ideal for home gardens and even large rooftop terrace gardens
Foliage The leaves are typically broader darker green and glossier than local varieties which helps the tree photosynthesize efficiently to produce multiple crops a year
2 Fruiting CharacteristicsYearRound Production The tree doesnt follow a strict seasonal clock It can have flowers small raw fruits Enchor and ripe fruits Kathal on the same tree at the same time
Fruiting Style It is a prolific bearer Fruits often grow in clusters not just on the main trunk but even on lower branches close to the ground
Fruit Size The fruits are mediumsized and familyfriendly typically weighing between 5kg and 12kg This is much more practical for urban consumption than the massive 30kg wild varieties
3 Taste and Pulp QualityThe Koya Carpels The internal bulbs are usually a deep yellow or goldensaffron color
Texture The pulp is notably firm and crunchy often called the crisp variety It does not turn mushy or stringy easily
Flavor It has a very high sugar content with a honeysweet taste
Less Latex One of its best features is that it produces significantly less sticky white sap gum than local varieties making it much easier to cut and clean
4 Suitability for West BengalClimate It thrives in the hot and humid climate of West Bengal
Dual Purpose
As Enchor Because it is available yearround it is the perfect source for GachPatha jackfruit curry during the winter months when traditional jackfruit is unavailable
As Kathal As a dessert fruit its crunchiness and sweetness make it a premium choice