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Cochin Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) - A Tropical Delight! 🌴
Discover the enchanting world of Cochin Jackfruit and elevate your garden with this exotic gem! This unique dwarf variety, originating from Vietnam, offers a bounty of lighter, 2-5lb fruits, perfect for gardeners with limited space.
Ships in a 1-Gallon Pot
🌳 Garden-Friendly: With an average mature height of approximately 8 feet, Cochin Jackfruit fits gardens of all sizes perfectly.
🌎 Versatile Growth: Thriving in hardiness zones 9-11, it adapts effortlessly to various climates, ensuring a fruitful garden.
A Taste of the Exotic! 🍈🍽️
Prepare your taste buds for a culinary adventure with Cochin Jackfruit. This tropical delight boasts a unique flavor profile that can swing between sweet and savory, depending on its ripeness. Enjoy it fresh or cooked, and unlock its versatility in various cuisines.
As it ripens, the fruit's texture becomes heavenly. Its tender and meaty flesh promises a mouthwatering experience, making it a sought-after ingredient in vegetarian and vegan dishes. Begin with a mild, starchy taste, similar to artichokes or hearts of palm, and let it evolve into a remarkable blend of banana, pineapple, and mango as it matures.
Compared to other jackfruit varieties, Cochin Jackfruit stands out for its exceptional taste and culinary applications. Whether you're munching it fresh, blending it into smoothies, or experimenting in the kitchen, this jackfruit adds a tropical twist to your culinary creations! 🍈🍽️
Is this plant for you?
🌟 Fruit Enthusiasts: If you crave homegrown, exotic fruit experiences, Cochin Jackfruit is your pick.
🍽️ Culinary Explorers: Chefs and foodies seeking unique tropical ingredients will adore this jackfruit.
❄️ Not for Frosty Climates: If you reside in regions with consistently freezing temperatures below 27°F (-2°C), consider other options.
🌳 Please note: Jackfruit trees typically bear fruit 🍈 when cultivated in the ground within frost-free regions. While growing jackfruit in containers 🌿 may not result in fruit production, it can still be a visually appealing novelty 🌸 as an ornamental plant when kept in a pot. However, it is crucial to eventually transplant the jackfruit tree into native soil 🏡due to its extensive taproot 🌱 and the potential for the tree to reach heights of up to 30 feet at maturity. 🌳
Planting and Care: Your Path to Jackfruit Success 🌱🌴
Growing Cochin Jackfruit is a rewarding journey, and these guidelines will lead you to thriving jackfruit trees:
1. 🌞 Where to Plant: Finding the Right Spot
- Cochin Jackfruits flourish in sunny locations, craving 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.
- While they thrive in sunlight, provide protection from strong winds, such as planting near a windbreak, fence, or wall.
2. 🌱 How to Plant: Transplanting Tips
- When transplanting your Cochin Jackfruit, ensure you place it with the top of the root ball just below ground level. Avoid planting too deep.
- Pack the soil tightly around the roots for stability and proper nutrient absorption.
- Remember to maintain a small gap between mulch and the trunk to prevent moisture retention and potential rot.
3. 🌧️ Caring for Your Tree: Nutrient-Rich and Organic
- Nurture your Cochin Jackfruit with organic practices, using organic fertilizers to supply essential nutrients for robust growth.
- Mulch generously with hardwood mulch or composted materials around the base to conserve moisture and enrich the soil over time.
- While these jackfruits are relatively pest-resistant, remain vigilant for pests and diseases, intervening promptly if issues arise.
- Keep your tree pruned to maintain a manageable size and remove dead or damaged leaves for healthy growth.
4. 🏡 Indoor Care: Bringing the Tropics Home
- For indoor enthusiasts, rejoice! Cochin Jackfruits can thrive indoors. 🌱🏡
- Ensure they receive ample sunlight, ideally from south-facing windows.
- Maintain moderate indoor temperatures between 75-85°F (24-29°C).
- Regularly mist the leaves to maintain humidity in dry indoor environments.
Embark on a tropical journey with Cochin Jackfruit, a delightful addition to any garden or home. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy this exotic fruit's flavors and versatility, whether you're a gardener, culinary enthusiast, or simply someone seeking a taste of the tropics! 🌱🌴
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.