Otea
Breadfruit(Artocarpus altilis)
A vigorous Tahitian (French Polynesian) cultivar documented by the NTBG Breadfruit Institute and distributed via Global Breadfruit for its nutritional value and suitability for mass micropropagation and global distribution. It is a productive, seedless variety that can yield 200 or more fruit per year, with commercial potential for chips and processed products.
Flavor Profile
Taste and texture similar to Hawaiian 'ulu; flesh is firm yet tender when cooked, good for chips, roasting and general cooking.
Visual Characteristics
Round to oval, firm, always-seedless fruit averaging about 1.84 kg (4.1 lb; roughly 15 x 15 cm, ~6 x 6 in) with solid, dense, pale-to-creamy yellow flesh.
Growing Tips
Fast-growing tree with a growth habit like the Hawaiian 'ulu; micropropagated trees can begin bearing in about 2.5-3 years and fruit prolifically. Main fruiting season runs roughly July through February with occasional off-season fruit; reported to tolerate somewhat saltier soils than other varieties. Well suited to commercial planting.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.