{"product_id":"breadfruit-tree-air-layered","title":"Breadfruit Tree, Air Layered","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Breadfruit Tree is a fast-growing tropical tree air-layered as a clone of a mature tree, producing a starchy staple fruit that can be roasted, fried, baked, or broiled.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cooked fruit tastes like fresh-baked bread, with a somewhat potato-like quality, and is high in carbohydrates and a good source of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-layered clone of a mature tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 1 to 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 35 ft tall by 20 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 25 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical, frost-free gardens (Hawaii or the Florida Keys)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimate-controlled greenhouse growing elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomegrown staple food production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing shade and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil, spacing 20 to 25 feet apart. Breadfruit is strictly tropical and limited to regions that never freeze, with a cold hardiness around 50°F, so in the US it can only be grown outdoors in Hawaii or the Florida Keys unless kept in a climate-controlled greenhouse. This air-layered tree typically fruits within 1 to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked breadfruit tastes similar to fresh-baked bread, with a somewhat potato-like quality. It is high in carbohydrates and an excellent source of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Everglades Farm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverglades Farm is a Florida nursery growing fruiting trees, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everglades Farm","offers":[{"title":"2-3 feet \u0026 3-gal","offer_id":51042524594454,"sku":"BREADFRUIT-AIRLAYERED-#3-3FT","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 feet \u0026 7-gal","offer_id":51042524627222,"sku":"BREADFRUIT-AIRLAYERED-#7-4FT","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/bread_fruit_everglades_farm.jpg?v=1771382011","url":"https:\/\/madelines.co\/products\/breadfruit-tree-air-layered","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}