Mallika Mango

Here’s a detailed guide on Mallika Mango:

🌳 Mallika Mango – Description

• Origin: A hybrid variety developed by crossing Neelum × Dasheri at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI).
• Tree Size: Semi-dwarf, moderately vigorous, suitable for medium to high-density orchards.
• Fruit Shape & Size: Oblong to oval, medium to large fruits (250–350 g each).
• Color: Greenish-yellow to apricot-orange when ripe.
• Taste: Exceptionally sweet, fiberless, aromatic pulp with a pleasant flavor.
• Shelf Life: Longer than Amrapali (about 7–10 days at room temperature).
• Special Feature: Known as a “superior dessert mango”; rich in sugar and vitamins.
• Harvest Time: Usually ripens in June–July.

🌱 Mallika Mango – Farming

1. Climate & Soil

• Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. Requires hot, dry climate for fruit development.
• Soil: Loamy or alluvial, well-drained soil with pH 5.5–7.5. Avoid waterlogging.

2. Planting

• Season: Monsoon (July–August) or spring (February–March).
• Spacing: Semi-dwarf type – 5m × 5m or 6m × 6m spacing.
• Propagation: Grafted plants are recommended for uniform growth and early fruiting.

3. Irrigation

• Young plants: Irrigate every 7–10 days in dry season.
• Mature plants: Water during flowering and fruit development.
• Stop irrigation 15 days before harvest.

4. Manuring & Fertilization (per plant per year)

• 1st year: 10–15 kg FYM, 200g Urea, 250g SSP, 170g MOP.
• Gradually increase with age.
• Mature tree: 100 kg FYM + 1.5 kg Urea + 1 kg SSP + 1 kg MOP.
• Apply in two splits: before flowering & after fruit set.

5. Pruning & Training

• Remove dead, diseased, and overcrowded branches.
• Allow sunlight penetration and air circulation for better fruiting.

6. Flowering & Fruiting

• Starts fruiting in 3–4 years after planting.
• Peak yield after 7–8 years.
• Fruits mature in June–July.

7. Pests & Diseases

• Pests: Mango hopper, fruit fly, mealybug.
• Diseases: Powdery mildew, anthracnose, bacterial canker.
• Control: Neem oil spray, copper fungicide, integrated pest management (IPM).

8. Harvesting & Yield

• Harvest when skin turns yellowish-green and fruit aroma develops.
• Yield: 10–12 tonnes/acre under good management.

9. Post-Harvest

• Shelf life: 7–10 days at room temperature, longer under cold storage.
• Ideal for table use, pulp, and juice processing.

✅ Summary: Mallika mango is a semi-dwarf, hybrid variety producing medium to large, sweet, fiberless fruits with a good shelf life. Highly suitable for commercial farming, it is prized as a superior dessert mango in India.

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