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Superior Varieties of Breadfruit

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Ulu tala

Distribution: Ulu tala is from Samoa and also grows in other Polynesian islands. Known as puero in the Society Islands. Introduced to the University of the West Indies in 1990.

Fruit Attributes:
Shape: Round
Weight: 0.55-1.69 kg,
Avg. 1.12 kg
Size: 10-18 cm long, 11-17 cm wide,
Avg. 14 x 14 cm
Seeds
Season:
June-December, few fruits January-February

Notes: The pale yellow flesh is firm and moist when cooked. Excellent for chips or ‘French fries’.