🥭 Amrapali Mango Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Mangifera indica ‘Amrapali’ |
| Parentage | Hybrid of Dasheri × Neelum |
| Developed by | IARI, New Delhi |
| Type | Dwarf, high-yielding hybrid mango |
| Fruit color | Deep orange pulp, greenish-yellow skin |
| Taste | Sweet, aromatic, fiberless |
| Season | June – August (late-season variety) |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 2–3 meters (dwarf – great for home gardens)
- Bearing age: 3–4 years (grafted plant)
- Yield: 100–150 kg/tree/year
- Lifespan: 25–30 years
- Fruit weight: 200–250 g
- Shelf life: 7–10 days (good for transport)
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 24–38°C |
| Soil | Well-drained loam or alluvial |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | 6–8 hrs/day |
⚠️ Avoid waterlogging; Amrapali prefers slightly dry, warm conditions.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted plants (recommended)
- Spacing: 5 × 5 m (can plant 150–200 trees/acre)
- Planting time: June–August or Feb–March
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 20–25 kg
- NPK: 500 g N + 250 g P + 250 g K (split in two doses)
- Watering: Every 7–10 days; avoid during flowering
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | Jan–Feb |
| Fruiting | June–August |
| First harvest | 3–4 years (grafted) |
| Peak yield | 8–10 years |
🌼 Regular pruning and balanced fertilizer improve fruit size and sweetness.
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