Black Kasturi /Thai Black

🖤 Black Kasturi Mango – Description & Farming Guide

Description

Black Kasturi is a rare and exotic variety of mango mainly found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and some parts of South Asia. It is highly valued for its unique dark purple to almost black skin when ripe, giving it the name “Black Kasturi.”

• Shape & Size: Small to medium, oval shape (150–250g).
• Skin Color: Green when raw, turns deep purple or blackish on ripening.
• Flesh Color: Bright orange to deep yellow.
• Taste & Aroma: Very sweet with a strong musky aroma, more intense than common mangoes.
• Texture: Smooth, juicy, and fiberless flesh.
• Sweetness (Brix/TSS): 20–24° Brix (highly sweet).
• Special Feature: Rare, visually unique, aromatic, and used in fresh eating as well as juices, jams, and desserts.

Farming / Cultivation Guide

1. Climate Requirement
   • Grows well in tropical & subtropical climates.
   • Requires warm temperatures (24–35°C).
   • Sensitive to frost and strong winds.
2. Soil Requirement
   • Prefers well-drained loamy or sandy soil.
   • Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.5.
   • Avoid waterlogged areas.
3. Propagation
   • Commonly propagated by grafting or budding for true-to-type plants.
   • Seeds can be used but may not produce identical fruits.
4. Planting
   • Spacing: 8m × 8m (about 100–120 plants per acre).
   • Best planting season: June–July (monsoon).
5. Irrigation
   • Young plants: Water every 7–10 days.
   • Mature trees: Irrigate at flowering, fruit setting, and fruit development stages.
   • Avoid overwatering.
6. Manure & Fertilizers (per tree per year)
   • FYM (cow dung): 20–25 kg.
   • NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium): 500g each for young trees, gradually increasing to 2–3 kg for mature trees.
   • Apply micronutrients (Zn, B, Mg) for better yield & fruit quality.
7. Pruning & Training
   • Train plants to have a strong single trunk.
   • Remove diseased, crossing, or weak branches regularly.
8. Flowering & Fruiting
   • Flowers appear in panicles.
   • Fruits mature in 100–120 days after flowering.
   • Harvest when skin turns deep purple/black.
9. Pests & Diseases
   • Fruit fly, mealy bug, hopper are common pests.
   • Powdery mildew, anthracnose can affect flowering & fruits.
   • Use organic methods like neem oil or chemical sprays when necessary.
10. Yield

• Starts bearing fruits in 4–5 years.
• Mature tree yields 40–60 kg fruits per year depending on management.

✅ Profit Potential
Because of its rare black color, rich aroma, and sweetness, Black Kasturi fetches premium market prices in local and export markets. It is especially popular in fruit collectors’ markets, high-end hotels, and specialty fruit stores.

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