Badami mango is a seasonal fruit, considered to be among the most superior varieties of the fruit in terms of sweetness, richness and flavour.
It has the considerable shelf life of a week after it is ripe making it exportable. It is also one of the most expensive kinds of mango and is grown mainly in western India.Mango is the leading fruit crop of India and considered to be the king of fruits.
The tropical fruit is called the King of Fruits in India. The tree has been around for more than 4000 years in India and was taken to South America by the Portuguese, other parts of South Asia by Indians and to other tropical regions by othe A mango tree needs an ideal climate to grow. It is a tropical fruit and needs a lot of suns to grow and bear fruit.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Planting And Care
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.Mango Tree 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.
Mango Tree Special Feature
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.
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 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