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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How to grow a jackfruit tree – for huge fruits you can use as a meat substitute in vegan dishes

Jackfruit hanging on the tree viewed from below.

Jackfruit trees are tropical evergreen trees that produce the largest fruit in the world. The fruits taste like a cross between a banana and a pineapple and can weigh up to 80 pounds and reach 36 inches long.

The unique fruits are increasingly popular nowadays, often utilized as a meat substitute in vegan dishes. The jackfruit texture mimics meat and can be used in many meals, with the fruit suitable for roasting, grilling, barbecuing, or more. Indeed, when you grow a jackfruit tree, you may need to delve deep into potential recipe ideas, as mature jackfruit trees can produce hundreds of these tropical fruits each year.

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