Rajapuri Mango Plant

• 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.
• Kesar mango trees thrive under direct full sunlight, hence choose the sunniest spot in your garden.
• The plant thrives in aerated, loamy, moist well-drained, fertile, and rich soil.
• Remove the deadwood and take care of the thinning of the growing jackfruit tree.
• If the tree is bigger, make sure to dig a larger hole.
• Make sure the roots of the plant are damp but not too wet.
• Prepare the soil with Nitrogen fertilizers before planting the seeds.
• Water the soil immediately after using the fertilizer.
• Knock off the old soil from the plant root by removing all rotted and dead roots.
• While repotting, it’s preferable to do it during the evening and keep the plant in a shady area for a min 2-3 days before moving it to the ideal location and climate.
• Water the plants frequently in summer, reducing the frequency in winter and rainy season.
• In case of insect or pest attack, use Eucalyptus oil, Neem oil, or Citrus oil spray for the primary treatment.

Planting is usually done in the month of July-August in rained 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.

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

Mango Tree Uses

Ornamental Use:

• Mango plant can be used in the garden

Medicinal Use:

• Mango fruit rich the vitamin A

Culinary Use:

• Mango fruit is utilized 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 utilized 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