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Mango Farming Guide — आम

India produces 40% of the world's mangoes. UP (Dashehari, Langra), Andhra Pradesh (Banganapalle), Gujarat (Kesar), and Karnataka (Alphonso, Totapuri) lead production.

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Season

Perennial (flowering Feb–March, harvest May–July)

Duration

3–5 years to first bearing; 100–120 days from flowering to harvest

Expected Yield

10–20 tonnes/hectare (mature orchard)

MSP / Market Price

No MSP

Soil Type

Deep, well-drained alluvial or laterite soil, pH 5.5–7.5

Water Requirement

Moderate — 1,000–1,500mm; critical at flowering and fruit development

Sowing & Planting

Plant during July–August monsoon. Grafted plants start bearing in 3–4 years vs 8–10 years for seedlings.

Fertilizer Management

1kg N, 0.5kg P, 1kg K per tree per year (mature tree). Apply FYM 50kg/tree.

Common Pests & Diseases

  • Mango hopper
  • Mango fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis)
  • Anthracnose
  • Powdery mildew
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Harvesting

Harvest at mature green stage (sink test: mature fruits sink in water). Pick with 2–3 cm stalk to prevent sap burn.

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