Jackfruit Season at The Rs Farm: Simple Things to Know

Jackfruit – known here in Guyana as koa or cowa – is in season, and our trees are full. If you're curious about this giant tropical fruit, here are a few easy things to know while you enjoy the photos and video from around the farm.

Jackfruit growing low on the trunk, right where it stays cool and shaded.

A close look at the jackfruit’s textured skin. Every little bump protects the sweet pods inside

Jackfruit clusters catching the morning light among the leaves.

1. It comes from a big tropical family

Jackfruit belongs to the mulberry, fig, and breadfruit family. It is eaten both as a sweet fruit and as a plant-based “meat.”

2. Its roots stretch across the tropics

It originated in South and Southeast Asia. Today it grows across Guyana, the Caribbean, South America, and Africa.

3. It is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world

Some jackfruit can reach 40–100 pounds. Ours don’t grow that large, but they still surprise us every season.

4. The outside looks rough. The inside is gold

The fruit is oval with a bumpy rind. Inside are soft cream to pale yellow pods surrounded by stringy fibers and sticky latex.

5. Every pod comes with a seed

A closer look at ripe and cut jackfruit from the orchard, showing the pods and seeds inside.

Both the flesh and the seeds are edible with the right preparation.

6. Ripe jackfruit tastes like a fruit salad

The flavor sits somewhere between banana, mango, pineapple, and apple.

7. Young jackfruit behaves like meat

Unripe flesh has a mild, fibrous texture that absorbs seasoning. Many cooks use it for curries, stews, and “pulled” dishes.

8. It brings steady nourishment

A serving offers fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and small amounts of protein.

9. The seeds are a snack too

Boil or roast them. They taste nutty and are full of starch and minerals.

Jackfruit growing along the branches and catching the morning lighy

Clusters of jackfruit hanging low on the trunk, showing the tree’s quiet abundance this season

A closer look at the jackfruit growing at the base of the tree, surrounded by leaves and soft shade.

10. You can enjoy it sweet or savory

Fresh ripe jackfruit works well in desserts or eaten as is. Young jackfruit is common in cans and used in savory recipes.

11. A few people should take care

Anyone with diabetes may need to watch portions because of the natural sugars. Those with latex or birch-pollen sensitivities should check with a healthcare provider.

A quiet walk around our jackfruit tree. See how the fruits grow along every branch and how full the tree is this season.

12. Every part of the tree has a purpose

In some traditions, the leaves, bark, and roots are used in home remedies.

Jackfruit season brings abundance to the farm. If you'd like to see these trees for yourself we’d be happy to welcome you.

Come rest, reset, and reconnect with nature.

Plan your visit to The Rs Farm at https://thersfarm.myflodesk.com/visitthersfarm

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