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  • Answered by
    bubbalouiex on
    March 4, 2023
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    I'm not sure. I live in La Penita, Mexico and my jackfruits have been without water since rainy season ended last September. My 4 jackfruit trees are thriving and looking healthy (although only 1 of them is bearing fruit).

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    October 28, 2014
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    Jack fruit is a plant that requires a lot of water, and if you can't provide that water, there's no alternative. Water is most basic to all plants, and plants that can't adapt to drought conditions simply won't grow where they don't get sufficient water. So, if you can't provide water, I would suggest that you look for other, more drought tolerant species, to grow. Here's more information on jack fruit: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/jackfruit-trees/growing-jackfruit-trees.htm
    Also some information on drought tolerant plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-plants-for-nearly-any-landscape.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 8, 2014
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    There are a few things that could be causing this. First, jackfruit trees do have a tendency to drop their fruit the first year they produce, so this may be just normal. Second, if the soil is lacking potassium, they may drop their fruit. Have the soil tested for potassium deficiencies. Third is that it was not well pollinated or pollinated at all. Generally, these trees need two trees to pollinate well and they also pollinate better if they are hand pollinated.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 14, 2015
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    The amount of fruit produced can be effected by watering.

    Also the tree will decline in production as it ages.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/jackfruit-trees/growing-jackfruit-trees.htm

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    March 13, 2016
  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 1, 2016
    Certified Expert
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    With time, your plant should recover. Some damage and stress from transplanting is common. These articles discuss how to help plants cope:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-stress-treatment.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 24, 2016
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    Yes this could be stress from the location change, wind damage and most likely some results of burning of the leaves from the salt.

    You can try to create a wind break for the plants to reduce the salt residue hitting the leaves and the plants.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/jackfruit-trees/growing-jackfruit-trees.htm

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