CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1–2 inches of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 25 to 40 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green; new growth reddish to coppery
4.Flowers – Small, yellowish-white, in branched panicles
5.Fruits – Medium-sized, golden-yellow with orange pulp; sweet, aromatic, and slightly tangy
6.Type – Outdoor, fruiting tree
7.Feed – Organic compost or well-balanced fertilizer every 3 months
8.Watering – Moderate; water deeply during dry periods and flowering/fruiting phase
9.Soil – Well-drained loam or sandy loam
10.Sunlight – Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–100°F (21°C–38°C); sensitive to frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, press firmly, and water thoroughly.
5.Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and prevent weed growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Mangifera indica
2.Common names: Kesar Mango, Gir Kesar
3.Hindi: केसर आम (Kesar Ām)
4.Tamil: கேசர் மாம்பழம் (Kēcar Māmpaḻam)
5.Telugu: కేసర్ మామిడి (Kēsar Māmidi)
6.Kannada: ಕೇಸರ್ ಮಾವು (Kēsar Māvu)
7.Marathi: केसर आंबा (Kesar Āmbā)
8.Malayalam: കേസര് മാങ്ങ (Kēsar Māṅṅa)