Breadfruit Trees and How They are Feeding a Growing Number of People

🌍 Introduction: The Miracle Tree That's Fighting Hunger

In the race to combat global hunger and food insecurity, the humble breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis) is stepping into the spotlight. With rising population demands, climate change, and soil degradation affecting food supply worldwide, breadfruit trees are emerging as a sustainable, nutritious, and highly productive solution.

At Mahindra Nursery, one of India's leading wholesale plant nurseries, we recognize the value of this tree not only for its environmental benefits but also for its ability to feed communities, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.

🍞 What is Breadfruit? – A Brief Overview

Botanical Name: Artocarpus altilis
Family: Moraceae (Mulberry family)
Common Names: Breadnut, Ulu (Hawaii), 'Jaca de pão' (Brazil), Fruta Pão (Portuguese)

The breadfruit tree is native to the South Pacific and is now cultivated across India, the Caribbean, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America. Despite its name, breadfruit is not related to wheat or grain—it is a fruit that resembles bread when cooked.

🌟 Why Breadfruit Trees Are Becoming a Global Solution

✅ 1. High Nutritional Value

Breadfruit is rich in:

• Carbohydrates (complex sugars)

• Dietary fiber

• Vitamin C

• Potassium

• B-complex vitamins

Just 100 grams of breadfruit provides enough energy and nutrients to replace rice or potatoes. It's gluten-free, making it perfect for people with gluten intolerance.

✅ 2. Incredible Yield

Each mature breadfruit tree can produce 50–200 fruits annually, with each fruit weighing 1–5 kg. A single tree can feed a family for years.

✅ 3. Versatile in Cooking

Breadfruit can be:

• Boiled 🍲

• Roasted 🍢

• Fried 🍟

• Mashed 🥣

• Even ground into flour 🌾

It’s called "breadfruit" because the roasted flesh has a texture similar to fresh-baked bread.

✅ 4. Grows in Marginal Soils

Breadfruit trees can tolerate:

• Poor soil

• Drought

• Saline conditions

• Tropical humidity

This makes them perfect for India's coastal and tropical regions.

✅ 5. Carbon Sequestration

Breadfruit trees can sequester up to 1 ton of CO₂ annually, making them eco-warriors in agroforestry and climate-resilient farming.

🏡 Breadfruit Trees at Mahindra Nursery

At Mahindra Nursery, we propagate true-to-type, grafted, and seed-grown breadfruit trees ideal for:

• Farmland plantations

• Agroforestry systems

• Home gardens

• Institutional plantations

We offer bulk orders, India-wide transport, and customized quotations.

📩 Email: info@mahindranursery.com
📞 Phone: +91 9493616161
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📋 Specifications of Breadfruit Tree (Mahindra Nursery Format)

🌾 Cultivation and Growing Conditions

📍 Ideal Climate

Breadfruit thrives in:

• Tropical and subtropical climates

• Temperature: 21°C to 32°C

• Humidity: High

• Elevation: Up to 650 meters above sea level

🌱 Planting Guidelines

1. Spacing: 8 to 10 meters apart

2. Pit size: 3x3x3 ft with well-rotted manure and compost

3. Watering: Daily for young plants, gradually reduced after establishment

4. Mulching: Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds

5. Fertilization: Organic compost + micronutrients recommended twice a year

🧑‍🌾 Maintenance Tips

• Pruning: Light pruning helps shape and promote productivity

• Pests: Resistant to major pests, occasional fruit fly or mealybug

• Diseases: Minimal; some fungal control may be needed in wet zones

🥗 How Breadfruit is Feeding Millions: Real World Impact

🌴 Caribbean and Pacific Islands

In Samoa, Fiji, and Hawaii, breadfruit is a diet staple, often served with coconut milk or roasted with meats.

🇮🇳 India’s Potential

With Mahindra Nursery pioneering breadfruit cultivation in Andhra Pradesh, there is huge potential to introduce this tree in:

• Coastal Tamil Nadu

• Kerala homesteads

• Northeast hills

• Western Ghats

🍛 NGOs and Global Programs

Initiatives like Trees That Feed Foundation are distributing breadfruit trees in Haiti, Jamaica, and Africa—providing free, renewable food and job opportunities.

🌳 Breadfruit Tree Benefits – Beyond Just Food

🌱 Breadfruit Flour – A Rising Superfood

Breadfruit flour is:

• Gluten-free 🌾

• Rich in fiber and resistant starch 🥣

• Low glycemic index 🧠

Perfect for:

• Baking

• Pancakes

• Baby food

• Protein bars

• Gluten-free roti mixes

At Mahindra Nursery, we're in talks with food startups exploring breadfruit flour-based products for Indian and international markets.

💚 Mahindra Nursery: Greening India, One Tree at a Time

At Mahindra Nursery, our mission is not just to sell plants but to create sustainable ecosystems. We:

• Promote rare, useful, and climate-resilient trees

• Offer bulk planting consultations

• Provide educational materials and guidance

• Support export and government afforestation programs

Breadfruit is just one of many underutilized trees we advocate for 🌿.

📦 How to Order Breadfruit Plants from Mahindra Nursery?

👉 Visit: https://mahindranursery.com/collections/all
👉 Send your requirement via WhatsApp or Website Inquiry
👉 Get a custom quotation based on quantity, age, and location
👉 Plants will be loaded safely on transport vehicles, no packaging required
👉 We deliver across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and North India

📣 Join the Breadfruit Revolution!

If you're a:

• Farmer 👨‍🌾

• Government official 🌐

• NGO worker 🌱

• School project lead 📚

• Urban gardener 🏙️

• Food entrepreneur 🍛

Consider investing in Breadfruit trees from Mahindra Nursery and contribute to India’s sustainable food future.

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📬 Contact Us

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