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The Red Jackfruit plant is a unique and prized variety of the common jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), known for its vibrant red to deep orange flesh. While the overall tree characteristics are similar to standard jackfruit trees, this variety stands out due to its color, taste, and sometimes texture.

🌳 Red Jackfruit Plant Description
Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name: Red Jackfruit, Red-Fleshed Jackfruit
Family: Moraceae
Variety Name Examples (regional): Rudrakshi, Chandra Manasi, Sindoori, etc. (naming varies by region and cultivar)

🔹 General Characteristics:
Type: Large, evergreen tropical fruit tree

Height: 30–60 feet (9–18 meters)

Crown: Dense, wide canopy with spreading branches

Bark: Brownish-gray, slightly rough

🍃 Leaves:
Shape: Simple, leathery, oval to oblong

Color: Glossy dark green, smooth-edged

Size: 6–10 inches long

Arrangement: Alternate on branches

🌼 Flowers:
Type: Monoecious (male and female flowers on the same tree)

Pollination: Mainly by insects; female flowers grow on trunk and major branches

🍈 Fruit:
Type: Multiple fruit, large and compound

Size: Varies from 10–30 kg, though often smaller than yellow jackfruit varieties

Shape: Oval or elongated

Skin: Green when unripe, yellowish-green to brown when ripe, with rough, spiny surface

Flesh (Arils):

Color: Deep reddish-orange to crimson-red (main distinguishing feature)

Texture: Firm or slightly soft, depending on variety

Taste: Rich, sweet, often stronger and more aromatic than yellow varieties

Seeds: Oval, smooth, edible when boiled or roasted

🔹 Growing Conditions:
Climate: Tropical to subtropical; frost-sensitive

Soil: Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral pH

Sunlight: Full sun exposure

Watering: Moderate to high; young trees need regular watering

Spacing: Requires ample space due to large canopy

🔹 Uses:
Culinary:

Ripe flesh: Eaten fresh or in desserts

Unripe flesh: Cooked in curries (less common for red varieties)

Seeds: Nutritious, used in stews or roasted

Ornamental/Cultural: Often grown in home gardens for its vibrant fruit and uniqueness

Nutritional Value: Rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber

🔸 Special Notes:
Red jackfruit is often considered more flavorful and aesthetically appealing than regular jackfruit.

It is rarer and usually grown in select regions of India (e.g., Kerala, Karnataka), Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

Some trees start bearing fruit in 3–5 years after planting, depending on care and variety.