ขีนูน

**buad hai** · 18-08-2007, 11:23 AM

In my new garden there is a volunteer tree coming up. A couple of Thai workers were having a look at the garden and when they saw this tree they told me to move it as it will get big. I asked them the name and how to spell it and I'm pretty sure they said ขีนูน
Anyone have any idea what sort of tree this is?

**The_Dude** · 18-08-2007, 12:00 PM

this word means jackfruit!

**The_Dude** · 18-08-2007, 12:02 PM

BH,
Maybe a passerby was eating the fruit and spit the seed on your land. It grows very easy.

**buad hai** · 18-08-2007, 12:05 PM

Thank you. Not sure if I want to keep a jackfruit tree....

But, I suspect your thoughts on propagation are correct.

**The_Dude** · 18-08-2007, 12:31 PM

Get it out of your yard. Easier to buy the stuff. I'd hate to see a jackfruit fall and wipe out a BM! I wish it grew in the states the price is $3.99 a pound in Sacramento for fresh fruit this weight is for the unedible stuff included!

I'd rather buy steak for that price!

**Begbie** · 18-08-2007, 02:22 PM

Keep it, they are nice trees with decent size leaves and provide a bit of shade. Kahnoon.

**buad hai** · 18-08-2007, 02:29 PM

Hmmm. Two different opinions....

I see my informant spelled it wrong. No vowel on the Kho Khai.

**Begbie** · 18-08-2007, 02:37 PM

The main problem we had was people walking by, trying to nip over our wall and steal the fruit. The tree we had was about 10ft tall after 4 years but the fruit all came out on the lower part of the trunk.

**buad hai** · 18-08-2007, 02:39 PM

^The other problem seems to be that a single fruit constitutes a lifetime supply....

**Begbie** · 18-08-2007, 02:41 PM

The young fruit is nice in gaeng kanoon.

**The_Dude** · 19-08-2007, 01:29 PM

They are great to eating and make for a killer shake. Oh BH by the way your guy spelled it wrong! Back to school .

**buad hai** · 19-08-2007, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by The_Dude

Oh BH by the way your guy spelled it wrong! Back to school

Well, he's only an electrician; can't expect him to be a good speller....

What's the shake recipe? I may have some fruit four or five years from now!

**The_Dude** · 20-08-2007, 07:32 AM

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Sorry it's not fresh fruit.
1 can jackfruit in syrup
1 tray ice / Vanilla Ice cream (optional)
In a blender add full can of jackfruit with syrup and ice, blend till smooth.
Also a splash or two of Jack Daniels is great on those evenings to take the edge off!

**buad hai** · 20-08-2007, 07:46 AM

Can't green you Dude but thanks for the recipe....

Never had a jackfruit shake.

**forreachingme** · 20-08-2007, 09:57 AM

Jackfruit is bringing or removing wealth, depending if it's in front or back of your house...

This by some asian belivings...

i think if it is in the back it should bring wealth ( as they,asians say...)

**cali kid** · 20-08-2007, 03:34 PM

If you ever have a chance try fried Jack fruit.

I know they have got it in MBK and I used to get it in rayong all the time along with fried durian.
The fried Jack fruit is much thicker than the durian for those who have had it and after being fried it really brings out the sweetness of it

**Curious George** · 24-08-2007, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by forreachingme

Jackfruit is bringing or removing wealth, depending if it's in front or back of your house...

This by some asian belivings...

i think if it is in the back it should bring wealth ( as they,asians say...)

Since I cannot read Thai, I asked for Thai Wife's assistance. She totally agrees with the Jackfruit being in the back to bring wealth. When asked about "removing wealth", she didn't really know, but said that Thais have preferred positions for plantings.

I asked about the spelling, and she assured me that ขนุน is correct. Notice the vowel expressed at the naw noo is to have a short sound, not long as originally written.

Also, I think the Jackfruit tree is quite nice, providing quite a bit of shade. Yes, they can get fairly large, but they are so slow growing, I don't think it would present you with a problem, BH. Considering ours is potted, it has grown only about a foot in three years, and it is now about 7 feet.

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