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Description:
Kolumb mango, also known as “Kolamb” in some regions, is a traditional mango variety popular in Kerala and parts of South India. It is well known for its large-sized fruits, pleasant aroma, and rich, sweet flavor. The grafted version ensures faster fruiting and maintains the original plant’s quality traits.
🌱 Plant Type
- Type: Grafted mango variety
- Category: Semi-dwarf to medium-sized tree
- Speciality: Known for its high-quality, fiberless, sweet mangoes
- Origin: Popular variety from Kerala and other southern regions
🌳 Plant Size
- Initial Sapling Height: 1 to 2 feet (when purchased)
- Grown Tree Height: Around 10 to 15 feet when fully matured
- Growth Rate: Moderate; faster than seedling plants due to grafting
⏰ Fruiting Time
- Starts Fruiting: 2.5 to 3 years after planting (with proper care)
- Season: May to July (varies slightly with region)
- Yield: Moderate to high yield; increases with tree maturity
🥭 Fruit Characteristics
- Size: Medium to large
- Skin Color: Yellowish when ripe, sometimes with a reddish blush
- Taste: Very sweet, rich flavor, juicy, almost fiberless
- Usage: Eaten ripe; ideal for table consumption, juices, and desserts
🌿 How to Plant
- Location: Choose a sunny spot with good air circulation.
- Soil: Well-drained loamy soil, pH 5.5 to 7.5.
- Pit Preparation: Dig a pit of 2x2x2 ft; fill with soil + compost + sand mixture.
- Planting Time: Ideal during monsoon or early summer.
- Spacing: If planting multiple trees, keep at least 10–12 ft gap.
🌾 Caring Tips
1. Watering
- Water regularly in the first year (every 2–3 days).
- Mature trees: water deeply every 7–10 days in summer.
- Avoid waterlogging.
2. Fertilizer
- Apply organic compost every 3 months.
- Use balanced NPK fertilizer (e.g., 10:10:10) during growing season.
3. Pruning
- Light pruning to remove dead/diseased branches.
- Maintain open canopy for sunlight and air flow.
4. Pest Control
- Watch for mealybugs, mango hoppers, and anthracnose.
- Use neem oil or mild insecticides as needed.
5. Mulching
- Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
✅ Benefits of Kolumb Grafted Mango
- Early fruiting compared to seed-grown plants.
- Uniform fruit quality and size.
- Space-efficient – good for medium gardens.