~Lakoocha~

Monkey Jak or Emerald Jakfruit

Artocarpus lakoocha

Origin:

This species is native to India and also commonly found through Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Nepal.

Climate:

Lakoocha is a tropical to sub-tropical plant which prefers a humid environment and is damaged by frost, particularly when young.

Plant Description:

It is a small attractive deciduous tree, 5-9m tall, with a  spreading crown. The elliptical  leaves are alternate and leathery, 10-25cm long.

Relatives:

Moraceae Family, which also includes jackfruit, chempedak, kwai muk, fig and mulberry.

Soils:

The tree is commonly found along stream banks, doing best in deep permeable soils and less so on poor sites.  Although moist soils are preferred, it cannot stand waterlogging.

Propagation:

Seeds and cuttings are the usual means of propagation.  The recalcitrant seeds germinate readily in a few weeks if sown while fresh and without drying,  The young seedlings should be protected from full sun for the first few weeks.  If using cuttings, these should be about 5cm long with at least three buds.

Cultivars:

Little selection has so far been done with monkey jack and there are no established cultivars.  Seedlings can have considerable variation in fruit quality between trees and in different localities.

Flowering and Pollination:

 Flowers occur terminally and in leaf axils of new growth with separate male and female flowers on the one plant (monoecious); these are spherical with the orange male flowers being smaller than the female.  It is thought that pollination is achieved by insects which are attracted by the fragrant flowers.

Cultivation:

Fertilizer requirements have not been systematically studied.  Generally low maintenance.

Wind Tolerance:

Sites chosen for planting should be protected from strong winds.

Pruning:

Minimal, with some shaping of the main framework branches when young.

The Fruit:

The fruit is a syncarp with multiple united carpels in a compound ovary, and can weigh up to 300g. It has a nobbly skin and is often irregularly shaped depending on the extent of pollination, with a change from green while young to a darkish yellow colour when ripe.  Flesh is a deep yellow/orange colour with a sweet to acid flavour, a pleasant tangy citrus taste similar to kwai muk fruit.  Seeds are up to 1cm long.

Fruit Production and Harvesting:

Seedlings may take 4-5 years to come into bearing.  Fruit take about four months to mature, with cropping during autumn in a sub-tropical climate such as Perth.  They are ripe when colour changes to a dull yellow with a pinkish tinge.  Fruits should be picked from the tree rather than allowing them to fall, as by then they’re beginning to ferment.  Mature trees can produce good yields of up to 60kg/tree.

Fruit Uses:

The pulp including skin and seeds is eaten fresh, used in making curries, pickles and chutney, or dried and used as a substitute for tamarind and mango.  It has very good levels of Vitamins A and C.  The flowers can also be eaten raw, boiled, steamed or roasted.

ATTENTION USA BIDDERS!

We ship via USPS Mondays-Wednesday with Delivery confirmation. 

All live plants are Inspected By USDA Plant Inspectors before they are shipped to insure you get healthy pest free plants and seeds.

All plant materials are required by LAW to inspected and certified by USDA prior to export Hawaii to the US Mainland. After Inspection, USDA stamps released for export Hawaii to the US Mainland. All items are delivered to USDA Inspection Station at  Honolulu International airport.

We can ship certified live plants to the US only. Only Domestic Shipping and Handling includes USDA Certification.

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS!

Please Note: 
The additional charge ($100US) for any Phytosanitary Certificate  is not included in this offer. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

We do ship Seeds Internationally worldwide.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Proper Permits and Documents are the Buyer's responsibility.

Please request any documents prior to shipping.

For foreign customers, please check your laws concerning permitting and customs,  additional shipping and handling costs may apply.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON LIVE PLANTS is available only under these conditions!

All international orders are shipped at the  BUYER'S RISK

 (shipped with or without documents) and no refunds or replacements are offered for Dead On Arrival, loss,  confiscation, Customs Seizure, unanticipated charges, etc.

All International shipments are at Buyer's Risk. Please spend no more more than you can lose!

We accept online payments only through PayPal, Cash payments are only acceptable for in-person pick-ups and cash-on-delivery  (COD). Cash payment can not be sent through the mail. Message me if you want to send cash.

   Please only one Paypal payment. SO THE COMBINED SHIPPING RULE WILL CAN BE USED. Late or Multiple PayPal payments are  NOT eligible for any discount.We will ship once a week - ON or BEFORE WEDNESDAYS, because of the special stamps needed to ship plants and cuttings  to you. This can only be done at the Dept. of Agriculture. If payments are not met before that MONDAY, your items will be shipped the following week and  NOT eligible for any combined discount. Non-paying bidders will be reported as an unpaid item to eBay.

As each order is packed and prepared separately you will pay the quoted S/H charges  individually per item. If you buy the same species in that item it does calculate out the discount (i.e.: additional items)

My stores' combined shipping is built in for same items rather than a varied selection. Domestic S/H includes  postage, USDA certification and inspection, proper packing and delivery to Airport for prompt delivery.

I can't really change any of these. If you want one of this and one of that, it is hard to discount much as each  different species requires it's own prep, packing, then at USDA each has to be unwrapped and inspected then repacked. USDA requires us to clean and  prepare every last piece before we drive them to the Inspection Station on the other side of the island.

This requirement takes my wife and I, 2-3 days to pack items and get ready to ship. The whole next day we drive  around the island and get inspected (2-3 hours), then drive to the Airport Post Office to drop off. It takes the same work with the same type item if  you can understand.

Before you purchase After you Receive your Items.

LIVE PLANTS ARE PERISHABLE.

There is the risk when you grow plants that they may die. LIVE PLANTS are PERISHABLE, guaranteed not to live forever.

US orders ONLY are GUARANTEED LIVE ARRIVAL. All International orders are shipped at the BUYER's RISK!

When you order a plant we assume you are prepared to care for it. It is your responsibility to know how to care  for the plant. Do some research before they arrive or seek experienced help.

 Small plants need protection from many things, wind, sun, dry-out. They do well just in the garage or living  room. They need good light but not sunlight (full sun will burn small plants). Small pots dry-out easily. Just sitting in a shallow tray of water works well. The idea is to keep the plants from dehydrating.

Be careful if you decide to re-pot.  Re-potting voids any warranty. Plants are easily damaged with new/different mix. Use NO fertilizers (this may kill your plants).  Proper care is critical upon arrival. Live Plants are NOT GUARANTEED  to survive under your care. DO NOT expect any live plant to be GUARANTEED to remain alive. Plants are NOT GUARANTEED TO SURVIVE after you begin Care! Live arrival  is guaranteed, eternal survival is up to you.

NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE RE-POTTED THE PLANT.

 IF YOU are NOT able to provide PROPER CARE, PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT plant to be GUARANTEED after it perishes.

BROWN THUMB WARNING:

Please Do NOT email me after a week after receiving and repotting your plant, and make a claim it arrived  damaged. All photo support must be as arrived in original condition  when received (in the box and packed as delivered).

If you repot your plant after delivery, all warranties are voided and no replacement is offered.  You should use good gardening skills and repot if desired but at buyer's risk and expense.

If repotted, you are responsible for the condition of the plant. NO REPLACEMENT or REFUND WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE RE-POTTED THE PLANT.

Not every plant that I grow survives, and I am aware of that and accept the risk when I order. This is the risk that  you as the buyer accept, because there is no way to know what kind of conditions it will endure in the trip to your door. My responsibility ends when a live  plant is delivered to your door.

You are agreeing to these terms when you make this purchase from this listing.

eBay Return Policy

If you need to return an item, be sure to follow these item condition guidelines.

For details on the seller's return policy (including how long you have to return an item, who pays for return  shipping, and restocking fees), check the Return policy section of this listing.

 From delivery confirmation, you have only 48 hours from delivery confirmation to make any  'Arrived Damaged' claim. 

  All claims need to be supported with Photos of the damaged plant(s) as packed/unpacked, the box if damaged, the packing materials and any documents. 

You must return an item in the same condition as it was received, not used or altered in any way.

You must also include, in the same condition as it was received:
All original packaging such as boxes, bags, tags, and UPCs
Accessories such as cords and remote controls
Certificates, manuals, warranty, and rebate cards 
"Free gifts" or bonus items
All items included in a bundle
Make sure you follow these guidelines. If you don't, you may be subject to a range of actions, including limits  of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.

I am very reasonable and understanding, anything can happen to small plants in transit, for this reason uninsurable.

The expense to send it to you is most of your payment. To send any replacements, I try to piggy back with your next order.

Replacement is not an option for CUSTOMS SEIZURE.

ALL OF MY ITEMS ARE SHIPPED USDA CERTIFIED WITHIN THE U.S. - USDA and USPS fees  are included in the actual cost of shipping and Handling.

Please do not leave a 1 or 2 in my detailed seller ratings for postage fees or any  reason really because I will block you from any further purchases.
  
Please contact me before eBay if you have any issue. I am the one  who can help you. Do not open any case for any reason really because I will block you from any further purchases.

I ship items the best and least expensive option. These are coming from Hawaii.  The only thing inexpensive here in Hawaii are my items!! I do ship all my items promptly via best method. If you feel  like the combined shipping fee is wrong, please wait to be invoiced and check back with me! I value your business and  will work diligently to keep you satisfied. I am very generous and reasonable with reasonable people, just ask.

If you are dissatisfied with the item for any reason, please contact me before leaving a negative or neutral comment.

I want you to be satisfied!

Mahalo iâ `oe no ke kipa `ana mai. E kipa mai hou!

Mahalo  &  Aloha ! !