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Cempedak

Artocarpus integer

Cempedak is a tropical fruit tree related to jackfruit, known for its sweet, fragrant, and edible fruit. The fruit is elongated and covered with soft spikes, typically yellow to orange in color when ripe. Cempedak is often consumed fresh, fried, or used in desserts. It is valued for its high nutritional content, including vitamins A and C, and dietary fiber.

Calculate System for Cempedak
400.00–600.00mm
Water Need
120 days
Season
30.00–60.00cm
Root Depth
25,000 kg/ha
Yield
20,000
Plants/ha

Growth Stages

Season: Mar – Aug (120 days)

Initial
Kc 0.400
30 days
Development
Kc 0.700
40 days
Mid-Season
Kc 1.000
60 days
Late
Kc 0.800
30 days

Cempedak can be grown in various tropical climates and prefers well-drained soils. It is important to select disease-resistant varieties and ensure proper pollination for optimal fruit set.

Water Requirements

Season Total: 400.00600.00 mm
Water Stress Sensitivity: High
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Water Productivity: 15.500 kg/m³

Recommended Methods

Drip Irrigation90.00%Fixed Sprinkler70.00%

Soil Compatibility

Optimal pH range: 6.0 – 7.5

Sandy Loam
AWC100.00mm/m
Drainagegood
Drainage: Well-drained soils preferred
Organic Matter: 2.00%
Soil should be rich in organic matter. Incorporating compost or well-rotted manure can enhance soil fertility and structure.

Climate Compatibility

Temperature range: 15.0°C – 30.0°C

Tropical Wet
ETo: 3.006.00 mm/day
Temp: 20.0°C – 32.0°C
Frost: none
Frost Tolerance: Low frost tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Moderate heat tolerance
Cempedak thrives in warm, humid conditions. Protecting young plants from frost and extreme heat is essential for successful cultivation.

Planting Layout

100.00cm
Row Spacing
50.00cm
Plant Spacing
20,000
Plants per ha

Nutrient Requirements (kg/ha)

Nitrogen (N)150 kg/ha
Phosphorus (P)60 kg/ha
Potassium (K)180 kg/ha
40
Calcium (Ca) kg/ha
25
Magnesium (Mg) kg/ha
20
Sulfur (S) kg/ha
Schedule: Apply nitrogen in 3 splits during growing season
Organic Matter: 2-3% organic matter recommended

Yield Information

25,000
kg/ha
2.500
kg/plant
0.450
Harvest Index
Quality Factors: Size, color, sugar content

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Introduction to Growing and Irrigating Cempedak

Cempedak (Artocarpus integer) is a tropical fruit tree native to Southeast Asia. It is closely related to the jackfruit and breadfruit trees and belongs to the Moraceae family. Cempedak is known for its large, oblong fruits with a thick, spiky rind and sweet, aromatic flesh. It is a popular fruit in many Asian…

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