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🌳 Description
Common Name: Imampasand Mango
Botanical Name: Mangifera indica
Type: Grafted, Fruit-bearing Tree
Specialty: Known for its distinct flavor, very juicy, aromatic, and fiberless pulp. Royal variety, once a favorite of the Mughal emperors.
🌱 How to Plant
- Location: Choose a spot with full sunlight (at least 6–8 hours daily).
- Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil. pH range: 6.0–7.5.
- Planting Method:
- Dig a hole 2x the size of the root ball.
- Mix compost or aged manure with soil before planting.
- Place the graft union above the soil level.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
- Spacing: Maintain at least 10–15 feet between plants.
📏 Plant Size
- Height at Delivery: Usually 1.5 to 3 feet.
- Mature Height: 10–15 feet in home gardens (can be pruned).
- Canopy Width: Spreads up to 10–12 feet.
🍋 Fruiting Time
- First Fruiting: 2–3 years after planting (since it’s grafted).
- Fruit Season: May to June.
- Fruit Color: Greenish-yellow with pinkish blush when ripe.
- Taste: Richly sweet, aromatic, and fiberless.
🌴 Plant Type
- Category: Perennial, fruit tree.
- Lifespan: 30+ years with proper care.
- Growth Habit: Medium to fast-growing.
🌿 Caring Tips
- Watering:
- Young plants: Water 2–3 times a week.
- Mature trees: Water deeply once a week during dry periods.
- Fertilizing:
- Apply NPK (10:26:26) before flowering season.
- Use organic compost every 3–4 months.
- Pruning:
- Prune after fruiting to maintain shape and airflow.
- Pest Control: Watch for mealybugs, scales, and aphids. Use neem oil or organic pesticide sprays.
- Mulching: Mulch base with dry leaves or coconut husk to retain soil moisture.