Editing Breadfruit (section)

=== Propagation ===
Breadfruit is [[plant propagation|propagated]] mainly by seeds, though [[seedless fruit|seedless]] breadfruit can be propagated by transplanting [[sucker (botany)|suckers]] that grow off the surface roots of the tree.<ref name="morton" /> The roots can be purposefully injured to induce the growth of suckers, which are then separated from the root and planted in a pot or directly transplanted into the ground.<ref name="morton" /> Pruning also induces sucker growth.<ref name="morton" /> Sucker cuttings are placed in plastic bags containing a mixture of soil, [[peat]] and sand, and kept in the shade while moistened with liquid [[fertilizer]]. When roots are developed, the transplant is put in full sun until time for planting in the orchard.<ref name="morton" />

For large-scale propagation, root cuttings are preferred, using segments about {{convert|2|in|cm|-1|disp=flip}} thick and {{convert|9|in|cm|-1|disp=flip}} long.<ref name="morton" /> Rooting may take up to 5 months to develop, with the young trees ready for planting when they are {{convert|2|ft|cm|-1|disp=flip}} high.<ref name="morton" />