Suvarnarekha Mango

Suvarnarekha Mango Description

Suvarnarekha (also known as Chinabatti or Sundari) is a popular mango variety from Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and parts of South India. It is prized for its excellent flavor, attractive look, and good keeping quality.

• Shape & Size: Oblong to oval, medium-large (250–400 g).
• Color: Golden yellow skin with a reddish blush on the shoulder.
• Flesh: Deep yellow, firm, and almost fiberless.
• Taste: Sweet with mild sourness, rich aroma.
• Seed: Medium-sized, high pulp percentage.
• Special Feature: Early ripening, attractive appearance, and good transportability.

Suvarnarekha Mango Farming

Climate & Soil Requirements

• Climate: Tropical & subtropical; needs hot, dry weather during fruit development.
• Temperature: Ideal range 24–38°C.
• Soil: Sandy loam to clay loam, well-drained, pH 5.5–7.5.
• Rainfall: Prefers moderate rainfall (not heavy waterlogging).

Planting

• Season: June–July (monsoon) or Feb–March (spring).
• Spacing: 8m × 8m (around 63 plants/acre).
• Pit Size: 1m × 1m × 1m; fill with topsoil, FYM (20–25 kg), neem cake, and sand.

Irrigation

• Young plants: Every 7–10 days.
• Mature plants: Irrigate before flowering, during fruit set, and fruit development stage.
• Avoid waterlogging.

Manure & Fertilizer (per mature tree per year)

• FYM: 20–25 kg
• Urea: 1–1.2 kg
• SSP: 1.5–2 kg
• MOP: 1 kg
• Split dose: half before flowering, half after fruit set.

Pruning & Training

• Remove crowded, diseased, or crossing branches.
• Keep tree canopy open for sunlight and airflow.

Flowering & Fruiting

• Flowering: January–March
• Fruit maturity: May–June
• Average yield: 120–150 kg per tree annually under good management.

Pest & Disease Management

• Pests: Fruit flies, mango hopper, mealybug.
  • Control: Pheromone traps, neem oil spray, insecticides if needed.
• Diseases: Powdery mildew, anthracnose, stem-end rot.
  • Control: Spray Carbendazim, Copper oxychloride, and maintain orchard hygiene.

Harvesting & Yield

• Harvest when fruits turn golden yellow with red blush.
• Average yield: 8–10 tons per hectare.
• Fruits have good shelf life and are suitable for both domestic and export markets.

✅ Special Note: Suvarnarekha is considered one of the best commercial mangoes from South India because of its attractive color, export quality, and long shelf life. Farmers can fetch premium prices if harvested at proper maturity and handled carefully.

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