Breadfruit-A Tree of Importance to Hawaii

Breadfruit may be one of the solutions to global hunger. In Hawaii, like in many other places in the world, the growing traditional crops dwindled with modernization, which in turn has led to residents depending on unsustainable food sources. NTBG's Breadfruit Institute is working with other organizations and residents to revitalize the use of this nutritious plant.
A video by the Breadfruit Institute of the National Tropical Botanical Garden
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[@davidthegood]

Beautiful work with a beautiful tree - thank you. It's a shame to see how many tropical nations are importing grains rather than simply growing breadfruit for their sustenance. Keep up the good work.

[@DeanRendar]

I'm so impressed with the breadfruit's versatility. I can't understand why we don't see fries, chips, doughnuts, icecreams, etc or anything novel here in california from it so far.

[@lolitatoves5537]

Thank you. Another way is to get new plant from traveling roots. Our variety of the fruit tree does that and we have to control the new growth, or our back yard will turn like the jungle of breadfruit trees at the hillside across our home. Love the fruit and your institute. I just wish I could make ulu chips like ones being brought in by returning travelers.

[@Jahmastasunherbalist]

I love ulu and I love breadfruit Institute!

[@lilianlivingston7942]

Thank u for sharing Godinez bless you

[@reggaevibesmeditation6857]

Breadfruit, the descendant of the Breadnut tree of New Guinea and Melanesia that has large edible seeds (nuts) The seedless variety has to be grown from cuttings. There are so many wonderful varieties of Breadfruit. A crucial staple for many Islanders and those in the tropics.

[@lolitatoves5537]

In Gusm, we cook wedge sliced breadfruit in coconut milk with or without salt and/or sugar.; or add in layers some slices of bbq beef or pork. We also roast over bbq pit. We also make donuts, pound cakes, muffins, I've never tried cooking in soups, curries, etc., and I'm aiming to try it. Yumm sounds good!!

[@kntrbndo7887]

interesting video.new friend here from japan

[@toppmax]

in Jamaica we roast it, fry it, and bake it, I love breadfruit

[@sabin97]

it's not just important to hawaii, but to the whole world.

[@happymaui]

Ulu curry is my flavorite. When prepared with young fruit it is great...

[@tall3man]

Good work, big up!!

[@marahlia]

Breadfruits were the main source of foods in Haiti for Haitians, now they are disappearing and we do not know how to grow them back. Can you help us?

[@NTBGSavePlants]

The Breadfruit Institute has partnered with an organization that is planting breadfruit trees in Haiti. Watch the Institute's Facebook page at: facebook.com/BreadfruitInstitute and visit the website at: ntbg.org/breadfruit for information on planting projects.

[@andreadesmocedici]

My Favorite Fruit

[@lolitatoves5537]

*** In Guam. ...

[@ikpoalayi5366]

I've been looking for a means by which I can get this to plant and grow this in my village in Nigeria. I eat a lot of this here in London... Just had this yesterday.... so delicious. I use it just st the way I use yam. please can someone advice me ?

[@eroscancel8493]

IKPO ALAYI you can try and save the seeds in the Caribbean it grows so well I have no doubt itll grow in Nigeria, it's just across the pond lol

[@tumuagaopoamasaniai5042]

SAMOA ISLANDS ALWAYS EAT BREADFRUIT. IN DIFFERENT WAYS. WITH COCONUT MILK AND BURN SUGAR. ANYMORE QUESTION ASK ANY SAMOA OR TONGA. CAUSE WE STILL USE OLD SCHOOL.

[@supersonicadonis78]

Breadfruit is delicious Costa Rican's also grows it

[@happymaui]

Ever heard a ripened ulu fall to the ground...they get heavy hahahaha

[@happymaui]

Splat

[@theoffbranders8125]

Happy Maui 😃❤️

[@NTBGSavePlants]

Please email [e-mail] directly with your question. Mahalo!

[@mls55]

NTBGSavePlants the seeded variety of bread fruit we have is not the variety that my friend thought that they had planted. Will this propergate from seed will pruning bring this to the more densely foliaged pictures of Hawaii..

[@pierrevancol]

tomtom bon bagay

[@atuatasi334]

Could you plant it by cutting!?!?

[@NTBGSavePlants]

samoa mosamoa Traditionally through root cuttings or root shoots. Please see our webpage regarding propagation methods for breadfruit: ntbg.org/breadfruit/breadfruit/propagation1.php

[@atuatasi334]

NTBGSavePlants how about by seed!? Please im trying to grow them for my family thanks

[@NTBGSavePlants]

samoa mosamoa Most varieties are not seeded. If you are asking about a particular variety that is seeded, please email our Breadfruit Institute at [e-mail] so that one of our breadfruit experts can help you.

[@janettelee6214]

Taking his TIME to talk....Patience.