Chempejack: The Exotic Delight
Discover the Chempejack, a rare and enchanting hybrid that combines the best qualities of the Chempedak and Jackfruit. This unique fruit tree brings a taste of the tropics to your garden, delivering a delightful blend of sweetness and rich flavor. The Chempejack is known for its large, aromatic fruits that are a true treasure for fruit enthusiasts and tropical tree collectors.
Key Features of the Chempejack:
• Hybrid Excellence: A fascinating cross between Chempedak and Jackfruit, the Chempejack offers a unique taste and texture, setting it apart from other tropical fruits.
• High-Yielding: Enjoy abundant harvests with this prolific tree, which consistently produces large, delectable fruits.
• Distinctive Flavor: Experience the rich, creamy taste of Chempejack, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that will tantalize your taste buds.
Growing and Enjoying the Chempejack:
The Chempejack is adaptable and versatile, thriving in a range of growing conditions. It can be grown in the ground in tropical climates or in large containers for those in non-tropical regions. This tree is an excellent addition to any garden, offering both beauty and bountiful harvests.
• Container Growth: The Chempejack can be successfully grown in large pots (50L+), making it suitable for patio or balcony gardens. Its manageable size and ability to be pruned allow it to thrive in limited spaces.
• Climate Versatility: While it prefers tropical and subtropical climates, the Chempejack can adapt to cooler areas if grown in a pot. Move it indoors or to a protected area during colder months to shield it from frost.
• Early Fruiting: This hybrid tree tends to bear fruit earlier than other varieties, often producing its first harvest within 3-4 years when grown in optimal conditions.
Preferred Climate: Tropical, Subtropical
Grown From: Seedling or Grafted
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions): 4-8m
Plants Required to Pollinate: 1 (Self Pollinating)
Can it Handle Frosts?: No
Amount of Leaves in Winter?: Evergreen
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas: WA, NT
Suitability in Pots: Yes with 50L+ Pot
Water Requirements: Moderate to High Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?: Can be pruned to maintain size
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest: 3-4 Years
Sun or Shade: Full Sun 80%-100%
Preferred Soil Type: Well-draining (Sandy/Loamy)
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Neutral (6.0-7.0pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months: July to September
