Mango

Description

Common Name: Mango / King of Fruits
Botanical Name: Mangifera indica
Family: Anacardiaceae

Mango is a popular tropical fruit tree known for its delicious, juicy, and sweet fruits. It is an evergreen tree with dense green foliage and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.

Key Features

• Evergreen fruit-bearing tree.
• Produces sweet, juicy, and aromatic fruits.
• Fruits come in different sizes, shapes, and colors depending on the variety.
• Rich in vitamins A, C, and antioxidants.
• Long-lived tree with dense green foliage.
• Grows well in warm, sunny climates.
• Suitable for home gardens and orchards.

Uses

• Fruits are eaten fresh.
• Used to prepare juices, smoothies, shakes, jams, pickles, and desserts.
• Raw mangoes are commonly used in pickles and traditional dishes.
• Suitable for home gardens and commercial fruit cultivation.
• Provides nutritious and vitamin-rich fruits.

Plant Care

• Sunlight: Provide 6–8 hours of direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water regularly during early growth; mature trees need less frequent watering.
• Soil: Use fertile, well-draining soil.
• Fertilizer: Apply compost or well-rotted organic manure regularly.
• Pruning: Remove dry, weak, or overcrowded branches to maintain healthy growth.
• Temperature: Prefers warm tropical and subtropical climates.
• Avoid waterlogging and provide good air circulation.