Eviarc Jackfruit: The World’s Sweetest Tropical Marvel

• Philippines: EVIARC Sweet Jackfruit, Abuyog Sweet Jackfruit, Langka Abuyog
  
  
• English Common Names: EVIARC Jackfruit, Sweetest Jackfruit, Super Sweet Jack, Honey Gold Jackfruit
  
  
• India & South Asia: EVIARC Plavu (ഈവിയാർക് പ്ലാവ് / വരിക്ക പ്ലാവ്), EVIARC Varikka Chakka, Mithha Kathal, Then Varikka Hybrid
  
  
• Southeast Asia: Nangka EVIARC, Nangka Manis Abuyog, Khanun Waan
  
  

• Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus cv. 'EVIARC Sweet' (Abuyog Sweet)
  
  
• Family: Moraceae (Mulberry / Fig family)
  
  
• Origin: Eastern Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (EVIARC), Abuyog, Philippines
  
  
• Plant Type: Evergreen fruiting tree
  
  

• High Concentration of Vitamin C: Strengthens immune defense, accelerates tissue repair, and supports healthy skin.
  
  
• Abundant in Provitamin A & Beta-Carotene: Supports sharp eyesight, protects the cornea, and promotes cellular longevity.
  
  
• Digestive Health & Fiber: Packed with dietary fiber that aids smooth gastrointestinal movement, prevents constipation, and supports a healthy microbiome.
  
  
• Potassium & Heart Wellness: Rich in natural potassium and magnesium to help balance fluids and maintain healthy cardiovascular function.
  
  
• Instant Natural Vitality: Loaded with clean, wholesome fruit carbohydrates for a rapid, uplifting energy boost.
  
  

• Fresh Table Fruit: Enjoyed chilled straight from the bulb; its firm, non-slimy arils make it clean and easy to eat out of hand.
  
  
• Desserts & Delicacies: The gold standard for regional sweets such as Chakka Payasam, Chakka Varatti (slow-cooked jackfruit preserve), Filipino Turon (crisp banana-jackfruit rolls), and shaved ice treats.
  
  
• Artisanal Shakes & Ice Creams: Blended into luscious tropical smoothies, puddings, kulfi, and vegan coconut gelato without needing added processed sugars.
  
  
• Edible Nutritious Seeds: The firm seeds can be boiled, roasted, or simmered in curries for a wholesome, chestnut-like source of plant protein and starch.
  
  

• Sunlight: Requires full direct sunlight (at least 6 to 8 hours daily) for sturdy branch formation, continuous flowering, and maximum sugar accumulation.
  
  
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during the juvenile establishment phase and flowering seasons. Avoid heavy standing water around root crowns, as jackfruits dislike waterlogged feet. Highly drought-tolerant once established.
  
  
• Soil: Thrives in deep, loose, well-drained red loam, alluvial, or sandy soils rich in organic matter (pH 5.5 to 7.0).
  
  
• Bearing Habit: Grafted/budded plants are remarkably precocious, typically beginning to produce fruit within 2.5 to 4 years of planting.
  
  
• Care & Maintenance: Protect young plants from water stagnation; apply generous amounts of well-rotted organic cow manure, vermicompost, and neem cake every few months to encourage vigorous fruiting along the trunk and main scaffold limbs.