Local Name : Kothal (Assamese), Kathal (Bengali, Hindi), Katahal (Hindi)
Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
English Name : Jackfruit Local
| Bark | Rough |
| Commercial Value | Timber and Food |
| Final Financial Return | ₹10,000-₹20,000 |
| Final Harvesting Period | 40 Years-60 Years |
| Flower Color | Greenish yellow |
| Flowering Time | February and March |
| Fruit Type | Aggregate |
| Fruiting Time | May |
| Growth Rate | Moderate Fast |
| Leaf Shape | Oblong and Ovate |
| Nursery technique | Seeds are collected and directly dibbled in polypot/mother bed with adequate sunlight. Dampness and rain will lessen the germination percentage of seeds. The medium for polypot/mother bed is prepared consisting of sand, river silt, vermicompost/cowdung in 1:1:1 proportion. |
| Plant parts used | Seeds, Leaves, Fruits and Wood |
| Planting mechanism | One year old seedlings are ready for planting during rainy season. Spacing 4m x 4m. May be planted as mixed or pure crop. |
| Recurring Financial Return | ₹5,000-₹10,000 |
| Recurring Harvesting Period | 10 Years onwards |
| Seed Collection Time | July and August |
| Site Suitability | All Areas |
| Tree Character | Evergreen |
