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| Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Mariangeles(op): 4:47pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Experienced farmers in the house, can jackfruit be grown in Nigeria? Since yesterday that I learned a bit more about the fruit, and how sweet it is, I have been curious about it. So, I want to know if it can be grown in Nigeria, especially in this day and age where anything is possible. 13 Likes 3 Shares
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| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by budaatum: 5:04pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
I think we just are not as familiar eating it as some are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1K2aRGrfzs?si=39teKPsgWrDB8mz3 8 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Nobody: 5:21pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Jackfruits are cultivated in the South-South states. I last bought some when I was traveling to Akwa Ibom for tourism. It was fantastic to buy it right where it's grown. I think the main reason it isn't widely sold is down to the preservation challenge. Since the fruit spoils so easily, it's hard for sellers to move it across long distances without losses. 73 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Mariangeles(op): 5:27pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
budaatum:According to what you posted, it says ukwa is jackfruit. As far as I know, ukwa is not jackfruit, it's breadfruit. Well, unless jackfruit and breadfruit are the same. 24 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Nobody: 5:29pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
budaatum:I think the narrative is wrong there. When I traveled it was called “eto fig” in Efik. I had to do some research to get the real name. 9 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Mariangeles(op): 5:33pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
SpencerForbes:Really? I wonder why I haven't seen it, at least in the Southeast. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Nobody: 5:39pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Mariangeles:The moment it’s harvested, ants and fruit bats are already on standby to consume it. I don't believe there's any practical way to keep the fresh fruit good for a long period; a week or two is definitely the limit even with refrigeration. 17 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by michlins(m): 5:44pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Mariangeles:is this not the tree they call sycamore? 23 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Mariangeles(op): 6:01pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
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| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by budaatum: 6:24pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
SpencerForbes & mariangeles you might be correct. They same family, different fruit. the antispam bot banned budaatum for https://www.nairaland.com/8511650/nairalands-bot-out-control/7#137731333 4 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by gammarays(m): 7:54pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Mariangeles:It's called sycamore in the East. Check Anambra and Orlu Imo state 22 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by nairavsdollars(f): 10:17pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Plenty We have it in our house in Sango Ota 4 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by YungMike(m): 10:17pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
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| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by BigYash: 10:19pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Wetin them dey use am for? 1 Like |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by SonOfWords(m): 10:20pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Something wey dey my backyard for my Calabar compound😹? I dey pluck am dash sef. It almost always grows side-by-side with soursop. 14 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Breaker001: 10:20pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
It is already grown in Nigeria. There are a few of those planted in my neighborhood 😎 5 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by safarifarms(m): 10:22pm On Dec 08, 2025*. Modified: 1:06pm On Dec 09, 2025 |
Yes. I have 2 of it. One is already fruiting. 6 Likes
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| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by MaziObinnaokija: 10:22pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
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| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by safarifarms(m): 10:24pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Jackfruit is different from Ukwa (breadfruit) Mariangeles: 1 Like |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Melagros(m): 10:25pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
COMRADES, me I dey see this kind for we market oo, it's plantable here in Nigeria because if not because of insecurity, the soil fertility of some parts of the country will amaze you when you visit |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by safarifarms(m): 10:26pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Lol. The locals in my state call it Fig. gammarays: 1 Like |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by BlackPantherxXx: 10:28pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Have lots in my duplex in Banana Island Lemme look for trouble tonight  1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by omooba969(m): 10:29pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Jack and Jones fruits ni.  1 Like
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| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by PulaPower: 10:32pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
The fruit dey nah.. Nah traditional fruit.. 3 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by chiagozien(m): 10:36pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Mariangeles:The fruit dey south East 5 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Mariangeles(op): 10:41pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
safarifarms:You don't say!😳 How long does it take for them to grow and start fruiting? It's not fair that I have never seen/tasted it.🥲 safarifarms:Thanks for the clarification. 3 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Olat4421: 10:43pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
First time hearing about it 1 Like |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by DarkJeddi(m): 10:44pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
You mean the Jackfruit that's everywhere in the South East or another one? 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Mariangeles(op): 10:44pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
chiagozien:Na wa O! How come I never see am before? Make we try dey grow these fruits more, because na fruits be the solution to food scarcity and malnutrition. Fruit is the future. 2 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Mosco100(m): 10:45pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
Mariangeles:There's one beside our church somewhere in Abia State. 2 Likes |
| Re: Can Jackfruit Be Grown In Nigeria? [pictures] by Mariangeles(op): 10:46pm On Dec 08, 2025 |
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