🍏 Apple Mango Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Apple Mango, Alphonso Apple Mango (small-size mango) |
| Scientific name | Mangifera indica |
| Origin | India (Maharashtra / South India hybrid) |
| Type | Tropical mango variety, sweet and small-sized |
| Fruit color | Greenish-yellow (ripe) |
| Taste | Sweet, mild, aromatic, less fibrous |
| Season | May – June |
🌿 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: 150–250 g each
- Special: Small, apple-shaped mango with sweet pulp 🍏
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 25–38°C |
| Soil | Well-drained sandy or loamy soil |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
☀️ Avoid frost and waterlogging; prefers warm, sunny conditions.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted plants (recommended for early fruiting)
- Spacing: 8 × 8 m
- Planting time: June–August (monsoon)
- Watering: Twice weekly (young), weekly (mature)
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 20–25 kg
- NPK: 500 g N + 300 g P + 300 g K
✂️ Light pruning after harvest improves tree shape and fruit quality.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | Jan–Feb |
| Fruiting | May–June |
| First harvest | 3–4 years |
✅ Benefits
- Small, sweet, apple-shaped mango 🍏🥭
- Fiberless or low-fiber pulp
- High market value for premium fruits
- Ideal for home gardens & small orchards
- Aromatic and healthy fruit
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