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🌱 Description :
- Variety Name: Chandrakkaran
- Type: Grafted Mango Plant
- Origin: Indigenous variety, mostly found in Kerala and South India
- Fruit Color: Greenish-yellow when ripe
- Fruit Shape: Slightly elongated and curved
- Taste: Sweet with a mild tangy flavor
- Specialty: High pulp content and unique aroma
🌿 How to Plant Chandrakkaran Grafted Mango
- Location: Choose a sunny spot (minimum 6 hours of sunlight per day).
- Soil: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7.5).
- Digging:
- Dig a pit of 2x2x2 feet.
- Mix soil with organic compost or cow dung before planting.
- Planting:
- Place the grafted plant gently in the center.
- Ensure the graft union is above the soil level.
- Fill the pit with the soil mixture and press gently.
- Watering:
- Water immediately after planting.
- Keep soil moist (not waterlogged) for the first few weeks.
📏 Plant Size
- At Purchase: Around 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall
- At Maturity: Can grow up to 10–15 feet (with proper pruning)
- Container Friendly: Yes, if maintained in a large grow bag or pot and pruned regularly
⏳ Fruiting Time
- Grafted Plant: Starts fruiting in 2 to 3 years
- Season: May to July (varies slightly by region)
- Yield: Good yield under proper care
🌳 Plant Type
- Category: Perennial fruit tree
- Lifespan: Long-living tree (20+ years)
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast (in warm climates)
🛠️ Caring Tips
- Watering: Regular during dry seasons; reduce during rainy season.
- Fertilization:
- Use organic compost every 2 months.
- Apply NPK (6:6:6 or 10:10:10) twice a year.
- Pruning: Trim branches after fruiting to promote new growth.
- Pest Management:
- Watch for aphids, mealybugs, and fungal spots.
- Use neem oil or organic insecticides when needed.
- Mulching: Add dry leaves or coconut husk at the base to retain moisture.