Vietnam Malta

🇻🇳 Vietnam Malta – Description & Farming Guide

🍊 Vietnam Malta (Vietnamese Malta Orange) – Description:

Vietnam Malta is a unique citrus variety often referred to as an orange or sweet lemon depending on local naming. It resembles Malta oranges grown in India but has distinct Vietnamese traits, especially in taste, aroma, and yield.

🔍 Key Characteristics:

🌿 Farming of Vietnam Malta – Cultivation Guide:

✅ Climate Requirements:

• Best suited for tropical to subtropical climates
• Requires warm days and cool nights for best fruit color and sugar development
• Avoid waterlogged areas and frost-prone zones

✅ Soil:

• Prefers well-drained loamy or sandy loam soil
• pH between 5.5 to 7.5
• Enrich with organic compost or farmyard manure

✅ Planting:

• Plant spacing: 12 ft × 12 ft (approx. 300–350 trees per acre)
• Ideal time: Monsoon or early winter
• Use grafted or air-layered plants for better yield

✅ Irrigation:

• Regular watering during flowering and fruit development
• Drip irrigation recommended for efficient water use

✅ Fertilizer Schedule (Per Plant/Year):

Apply in split doses – before flowering and after fruit set.

✅ Flowering & Fruiting:

• Begins flowering 1.5–2 years after planting
• Main fruiting season: Winter to early spring
• Yield per tree: 40–80 kg depending on age and care

✅ Pest/Disease Management:

• Aphids, citrus psyllids, fruit flies – manage with neem oil or insecticides
• Common diseases: canker, gummosis, greening – ensure proper sanitation and pruning

✅ Uses of Vietnam Malta:

• Fresh juice due to high sweetness and low acidity
• Eaten as table fruit
• Used in salads, desserts, and mocktails
• Rich in vitamin C, good for immunity and hydration

📌 Summary:

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