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Description:
Alphonso is one of the most premium and flavorful mango varieties in India, known for its rich aroma, sweetness, and non-fibrous pulp. When grafted, it ensures early fruiting and true-to-type variety.
📦 Plant Type:
- Type: Grafted Fruit Plant
- Category: Perennial, Tropical
- Growing Style: Outdoor (Sun-loving)
📏 Plant Size (at Purchase):
- Height: 1.5 – 2.5 feet (can vary)
- Well-rooted and healthy with active shoots
🍋 Fruiting Time:
- Starts bearing fruits in 3 to 4 years (due to grafting)
- Main season: April to June
🌿 How to Plant:
- Location: Full sunlight; avoid shade
- Soil: Well-drained loamy soil; avoid water-logging
- Pit Size: 2 x 2 x 2 feet, filled with garden soil + cow dung + compost
- Spacing: 15 to 20 feet apart if planting multiple
- Planting Time: Early monsoon or post-winter is ideal
🌱 Caring Instructions:
- Watering: Regular during summer and flowering stage. Avoid overwatering.
- Fertilizer: Apply NPK 6:6:6 or organic compost every 3 months
- Pruning: Prune to shape and remove dead branches after harvest
- Mulching: Maintain moisture during dry periods using mulch
- Pest Control: Watch for mango hoppers, mealy bugs – use neem oil or organic spray
✅ Special Notes:
- Grafted Alphonso mangoes are faster fruiting and better quality than seed-grown
- Suitable for backyard gardens, orchards, and even large pots in early years