The Mallika mango is a popular and delicious mango variety known for its sweet, juicy, and aromatic fruit. It's a semi-dwarf tree, making it suitable for various garden sizes, including container planting. Mallika mangoes are typically medium-sized with yellow-orange skin and fiberless, rich, sweet flesh. They are also known for their excellent keeping quality and can be enjoyed fresh or used in various culinary applications.
Here's a more detailed look at the Mallika mango plant:
- Variety: Mangifera indica, specifically the Mallika variety.
- Parentage: A cross between Neelum and Dasheri mangoes.
- Size: Semi-dwarf, typically reaching 10-15 feet in height and 8-10 feet in width.
- Growth Habit: Compact and upright, making it suitable for smaller spaces.
- Fruit: Medium-sized, oblong, with yellow-orange skin and fiberless, sweet, and aromatic flesh.
- Taste: Sweet, juicy, and rich, with hints of citrus and melon.
- Sunlight: Requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.
- Watering: Requires regular watering, especially when young, but avoid overwatering.
- Fertilizing: Benefits from organic compost or manure every 2-3 weeks.
- Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates with warm temperatures.
- Maintenance: Low to moderate maintenance, with pruning recommended after harvest or before flowering.
- Pollination: Partially self-pollinating, but cross-pollination can increase fruit set.
- Yield: Trees can produce fruit within 2-3 years of planting, with yields increasing as the tree matures.
- Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, juices, smoothies, and other culinary applications.
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