🖤 Black Kasturi Mango Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Black Kasturi Mango, Black Mango |
| Scientific name | Mangifera casturi |
| Origin | Borneo (Indonesia) |
| Type | Rare exotic mango variety |
| Fruit color | Dark purple to black (when ripe) |
| Taste | Very sweet, aromatic, with wild mango flavor |
| Season | May – July |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 4–6 meters (medium tree)
- Bearing age: 3–4 years (grafted)
- Yield: 80–100 fruits/tree/year
- Lifespan: 35–40 years
- Fruit weight: 200–300 g each
- Special: Unique black skin & strong sweet fragrance 🖤
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 25–38°C |
| Soil | Well-drained loamy or sandy soil |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | 6–8 hrs/day (full sun) |
☀️ Prefers warm climates and good air circulation.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted plants (for early fruiting)
- Spacing: 8 × 8 m
- Planting time: June–August (monsoon)
- Watering: Twice a week (young), weekly (mature)
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 25–30 kg
- NPK: 500 g N + 300 g P + 300 g K
✂️ Light pruning after harvest helps maintain shape and yield.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | Jan–Feb |
| Fruiting | May–July |
| First harvest | 3–4 years |
✅ Benefits
- Black-colored mango — rare & eye-catching 🖤
- Rich aroma and extra-sweet taste
- High market and export value
- Attractive ornamental tree
- Low maintenance and hardy variety
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