Kalapadi Grafted Mango

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🌳 Description

Kalapadi Mango is a unique South Indian mango variety known for its delightful aroma, early fruiting, and consistent bearing. It is a grafted hybrid mango tree suitable for home gardens and small farms.

📌 Key Features

Scientific Name: Mangifera indica
Common Name: Kalapadi Mango
Type: Grafted Hybrid Mango
Origin: Tamil Nadu, India
Specialty: Early bearing, aromatic fruit, dwarf-medium growth

🌱 How to Plant Kalapadi Grafted Mango

Location: Choose a sunny, well-ventilated area.
Soil: Well-drained loamy soil; pH 6.5–7.5 preferred.
Spacing: Minimum 10–12 feet between plants.
Planting Time: Best during June–August (monsoon) or February–March.
Method:
- Dig a pit (2x2x2 feet).
- Fill with compost + red soil + sand mixture.
- Place the grafted sapling upright and cover roots with soil.
- Water immediately after planting.

📏 Plant Size

Initial Sapling Height: 1.5 to 2.5 feet
Mature Tree Height: 8 to 12 feet (compact and bushy)
Growth Nature: Semi-dwarf, ideal for pot or land growing

🍋 Fruiting Time

First Yield: As early as 2–3 years after planting
Season: April to June
Fruiting Habit: Regular bearing, even in alternate years
Fruit Size: Medium
Flavor: Highly aromatic, sweet, fiberless

🌿 Plant Type

Type: Perennial, tropical fruit tree
Pollination: Self-pollinated, but cross-pollination can improve yield
Ideal For: Terrace garden, backyard, containers, organic farming

🌞 Caring Instructions

Watering:
- Regular watering in summer.
- Reduce watering during monsoon.
- Avoid water stagnation.
Fertilizing:
- Apply organic compost every 3 months.
- Use NPK 6:6:6 or mango-specific fertilizer during fruiting season.
- Apply neem cake or cow dung manure annually.
Pruning:
- Light pruning after harvest to shape the plant.
- Remove dry or diseased branches.
Pest Management:
- Use neem oil spray monthly.
- Monitor for mango hopper and mealybugs.
Mulching:
- Use dry leaves or coconut husk around the base to retain moisture.