Growing Cempedak in Hua Hin: A Tropical Delight in Your Garden

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Growing Cempedak in Hua Hin: A Tropical Delight in Your Garden
 

Gardening of Cempedak Tree — จำปาดะ (Jam-pa-da) — Artocarpus integer
Suited for Hua Hin's tropical climate

Cempedak, a close cousin of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), thrives well in Hua Hin with proper care. Here are key tips for successful cultivation:

🌱 Planting & Growing

  • Soil: Prefers deep, fertile, well-draining soil; loamy with organic matter.

  • Sunlight: Needs full sun (at least 6 hours/day).

  • Watering: Regular watering in dry months; avoid waterlogging during rainy season.

  • Spacing: At least 8–10 meters from other trees or buildings.

📅 Best Time to Plant

  • Early rainy season (May–June) gives young trees a good start without daily watering.

✂️ Pruning

  • Prune yearly after fruiting season to control size and encourage air circulation.

  • Remove dead or diseased branches and shape the tree for better sun exposure.

🍈 Fruiting

  • Trees begin fruiting in 3–6 years after planting.

  • Fruits hang on trunk and main branches, similar to jackfruit but smaller.

  • Fruit season varies by region, but in Hua Hin likely from May to September.

🌿 Propagation

  • Best by seeds (fresh, viable for only a few days) or grafted plants for true-to-type fruit.

  • Air-layering possible but less common.

🐛 Pest & Disease Watch

  • Monitor for mealybugs, fruit borers, and fungal rot.

  • Use neem spray or organic soap spray when needed.

🌱 Organic Tips

  • Mulch with dried leaves or grass to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

  • Enrich soil with compost or manure once or twice per year.

Cempedak trees can grow up to 20 meters but can be managed smaller with pruning. Their sweet, fragrant fruit is highly nutritious and popular for frying, desserts, or even vegan curry alternatives.

Sweet, Tangy, Irresistible—Hua Hin’s Fruits Await! 🍉
Why just dream of paradise? Hua Hin serves it on a platter! 🥥 Sink your teeth into sun-ripened papayas, relish the zing of passionfruit, and let longans melt in your mouth.
Your flavor journey starts here:
👉 https://sites.google.com/view/huahinservices/our-garden/fruits
🌞 Tropical bliss, one bite at a time.


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