Puou
Breadfruit(Artocarpus altilis)
An old, popular Polynesian/Melanesian cultivar grown across Samoa, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji (introduced to the Cook Islands from Tahiti in the 1930s). It is a productive, low-bearing variety valued for large round fruit that cooks quickly, and it is one of the most common commercially sold breadfruits in Hawai'i.
Flavor Profile
Light-textured staple flesh similar to Ma'afala; cooks quickly, making it convenient for roasting and boiling.
Visual Characteristics
Large fruit, spherical to broad-ovoid, oval, ellipsoid, heart-shaped or irregular, averaging about 1,766 g (17 cm long by 16 cm wide). Skin is irregularly raised with flattened or pebbly sections; flesh is creamy, light yellow to yellow with few seeds.
Growing Tips
A low-bearing, productive variety that produces numerous root suckers, which can be used for propagation; because of its susceptibility to fruit rot, plant in well-drained sites with good airflow in wet climates.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Considered one of the more disease-prone cultivars; rough-skinned varieties like Puou are among the most susceptible to Phytophthora fruit rot, and avoiding it is recommended in high-disease areas.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.