ʻUlu Production Practices

Farmers draw on both traditional and modern practices to grow food sustainably.

ʻUlu in Schools

The average Hawai‘i resident today eats ‘ulu LESS than three times per year.

ʻUlu Maturity Stages

Did you know that ‘ulu can be used in appetizers, entrées, and even desserts, depending on when you harvest the fruit?

Varieties

There are over 200 known varieties of breadfruit.

Pruning & Fruit Drop

Top trees at 6ft to 12ft for manageable harvesting height...

Fertilization Strategies

This PDF provides an overview of recommended nutrient management practices for mature breadfruit trees.

Breadfruit Agronomy

...Indigenous techniques and current production recommendations for ‘ulu cultivation, focusing on nutrient demands, fertilization, pruning, and varietal selection.

Site Selection & Establishment

Site Selection & Establishment

Light exposure is critical to fruit production in breadfruit - canopies must be adequately pruned to avoid crowding...

Site Selection & Establishment

Temperatures between 70-90 degrees F are optimal...

Breadfruit Economic Returns Overview

Using diversified agroforestry practices, there are numerous opportunities to grow high(er) value crops or livestock within the breadfruit acreage....

ʻUlu Education Toolkit Tutorial

A Pk-20 interdisciplinary, standards aligned, searchable database to increase appreciation and utilization of Ulu