Tree of Maharashtra, Mango - Plant

Planting and care

Planting is usually done in the month of July-August in rainfed areas and during February-March in irrigated areas. Planting spacing should be 10 X 10 m. Dig pits of 1 m x 1 m x 1 m. Fill in with topsoil mixed with 10 kg of FYM.

Caring for Tree of Maharashtra

• Choose the sunniest spot in your garden and dig a 12-inch deep hole.
• If the plant is slightly bigger, then dig a slightly deeper hole.
• Also, prepare the soil with fertilizers and plant feed before planting the tree.
• Plant the tree deep and then pack the soil.
• However, make sure that the soil is loosely packed to enhance water absorption.
• Control the weed.

Harvesting

Spring, Summer

Typical uses of Tree of Maharashtra

Special features: Mango delicious taste, excellent flavour and attractive fragrance, it is rich in vitamin A and C.The tree is hardy in nature and requires comparatively low maintenance costs.

Culinary use: Mango fruit is utilised at all stages of its development both in its immature and mature state. Raw fruits are used for making chutney, pickles and juices. The ripe fruits besides being used for dessert are also utilised for preparing several products like squashes, syrups, nectars, jams and jellies.
The mango kernel also contains 8-10 percent good quality fat which can be used for soap and also as a substitute for cola in confectionery.

Ornamental use: Mango plant can be used in the garden.

Medicinal use: Mango fruit rich the vitamin A.

References

• http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_fruits_mango.html
• http://nhb.gov.in/report_files/mango/mango.htm
• http://www.agrifarming.in/mango-farming/