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Malgova is one of the finest and most popular mango varieties in South India. Known for its round shape, thick skin, and sweet juicy pulp, it is loved for both table use and juice making.
🌱 How to Plant:
- Choose Location: Select a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Dig a Pit: Make a pit of size 2 x 2 x 2 feet and fill it with garden soil, compost, and cow dung.
- Spacing: Maintain at least 8-10 feet distance between plants.
- Planting Time: Best time is June to August (monsoon season).
- Watering: Water immediately after planting and then twice a week until established.
🌿 Plant Type:
- Type: Grafted Mango Plant
- Nature: Perennial, fruit-bearing
- Grown in: Gardens, pots (initial years), farms
📏 Plant Size:
- At the time of purchase: 1.5 to 2.5 feet
- Fully grown tree: Up to 20 feet in ideal farm conditions
- Growth rate: Moderate
🍋 Fruiting Time:
- Initial fruiting: Within 2.5 to 3 years from planting (grafted variety)
- Peak season: April to June
- Fruit size: Large, up to 500-700 grams
- Color: Green to yellowish-green when ripe
🧑🌾 Caring Tips:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Watering: Twice a week during dry months; avoid overwatering
- Fertilizer: Apply cow dung manure or NPK fertilizer every 3 months
- Pruning: Prune dead/diseased branches yearly to promote airflow
- Pest Control: Use neem oil spray or organic insecticide against mango hoppers or mealybugs