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Last updated : 14-01-2025
Mango is the National fruit of India brings prosperity, happiness, and more wealth in the country's image. For traditionally Mango is considered as most auspicious fruit in India. This is the most loved fruit across the globe. People love to have at least a mango in he season either ripen or unripen or raw form. we can have mango in multiple ways from the budding mango as Vadu mangaa for pickle and tender mango pickling. raw mango is eaten directly or made into chutney, made into mango rice, mango sambhar, mango in fish frying or fish gravy. Raw mango used in factories for pickle which can be used for long terms of shelf life.
Mango varities in India
Avakai mango is famous in Andhra pickle loved by all Indians. Cut mango pickle is famous in Tamilnadu for totapuri variety found in abundance . Everyone has their own taste of their favorite variety of mango in tastes.
Fruit mango is to have directly or making into Amaras or Juices. Mango cake , mango smoothies, mango pulps , mango deserts, mango jellies, mango sweets, mango jams, mango
Mango doctor - Farmers Friend
Mango doctor helps mango farmers in mango cultivation from selection of saplings to marketing for their fruit harvest. Entire cycle of mango farming is taken into clear vison of framers profitable mango farming for the betterment of mango farmers and the development of nation.
Selection of land for mango cultivation - Soil
Mostly Mangoes prefer well-drained, sandy-loam soils with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5. Poor drainage or overly acidic or alkaline soils can lead to root rot or nutrient deficiencies. Grow nitrogen-fixing plants such as legumes (e.g., clover) between mango trees to improve soil health and nutrient content.
Mango tree Flowering and Fruit set Natural Methods
Mango Pests and Management Natural methods
Mangoes are susceptible to various pests and diseases, such as mango fruit fly, aphids, mealybugs, powdery mildew, and anthracnose.
How to use Neem oil for Mango trees
Use neem oil as a natural pesticide to repel insects like aphids, mealybugs, and fruit flies.
Beneficial insects for Mango pollination and mango hoppers control
Honey bees are excellent friend which carries pollen an excellent pollinator for the mangocrop high yield. Most trusted and assured methods. Keep atleast 3 Honey bee box in an acre Mango farm. Introduce natural predators like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps to control aphid and mite populations.
Companion planting for Mango
Grow pest-repellent plants such as marigold, basil, or garlic near mango trees to deter harmful insects.
Pruning Mango tree and intervals
Regularly prune mango trees to improve air circulation and reduce the likelihood of fungal disease