Amrapali Mango

Here’s a detailed description and farming guide for Amrapali Mango:

🌳 Amrapali Mango – Description

• Origin: Developed in 1971 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Delhi. It is a hybrid variety of Dasheri and Neelum mangoes.
• Tree Size: Dwarf in nature, suitable for high-density plantation.
• Fruit Shape & Size: Medium to small, oval-shaped fruits.
• Color: Reddish-yellow skin when ripe, with deep orange flesh.
• Taste: Very sweet and fiberless pulp.
• Shelf Life: Short (fruits must be consumed or processed quickly).
• Yield: Very high-yielding variety, fruits in clusters.
• Special Feature: Rich in carotene (Vitamin A), high sugar content, excellent for table use and juice/pulp processing.

🌱 Amrapali Mango – Farming

1. Climate & Soil

• Climate: Grows well in tropical and subtropical climates. Requires hot and dry weather during fruit maturity.
• Soil: Well-drained loamy or alluvial soil with pH 5.5–7.5. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soil.

2. Planting

• Season: Best planting time is July–August (monsoon) or February–March (spring).
• Spacing: Since Amrapali is dwarf, plant at 2.5m × 2.5m or 3m × 3m spacing (high-density plantation).
• Propagation: Grafted saplings are preferred for uniform growth and early fruiting.

3. Irrigation

• Young plants need watering every 7–10 days in summer.
• Mature trees need irrigation before flowering and fruit development stage.
• Stop irrigation 15 days before harvesting to improve fruit quality.

4. Manuring & Fertilizers (per plant per year)

• 1st year: 5–10 kg FYM (Farm Yard Manure), 200g Urea, 250g SSP, 170g MOP.
• Increase dose gradually every year up to 10th year.
• Mature tree: 100 kg FYM + 1 kg Urea + 1 kg SSP + 1 kg MOP annually.
• Apply fertilizers in two splits (before flowering & after fruit set).

5. Pruning & Training

• Remove unwanted shoots, diseased and overcrowded branches.
• Maintain proper sunlight penetration for healthy fruiting.

6. Flowering & Fruiting

• Starts bearing fruits within 3–4 years after planting.
• Peak yield at 7–8 years.
• Fruits mature by June–July.

7. Pests & Diseases

• Common pests: Mango hopper, mealybug, fruit fly.
• Diseases: Powdery mildew, anthracnose.
• Control: Use neem oil, copper fungicide sprays, and integrated pest management (IPM).

8. Harvesting & Yield

• Fruits are ready when they turn yellowish-red.
• Average yield: 10–15 tonnes/acre (with high-density plantation).

9. Post-Harvest

• Since shelf life is short (3–5 days at room temperature), fruits should be sold quickly or processed into pulp, juice, and mango-based products.

✅ Summary: Amrapali mango is a dwarf, high-yielding, sweet, and fiberless hybrid variety that is excellent for commercial cultivation in high-density orchards. Though the shelf life is short, its taste and high carotene content make it one of the most popular mangoes in India.

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