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Mango Imam Pasand Himayat Humayun Pasand Variety Grafted Aam Fruit Plant
Product Features and Variety
The Imam Pasand mango tree is an exclusive, high-quality cultivar known for its historical association with Indian royalty. This grafted plant is a vigorous grower that thrives across India's diverse climates and soil types, making it suitable for cultivation in both ground gardens and large containers.
- Variety: Imam Pasand, also known as Himayat, Himam Pasand, or Humayun Pasand.
- Type: Grafted Fruit Plant/Tree. Grafting ensures a clone of the parent tree, which accelerates fruiting, typically starting 3-4 years after planting.
- Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
- Suitability: Thrives in almost all Indian climates and soil conditions.
The Fruit: Imam Pasand Mango
Revered as the 'King of Mangoes' by many connoisseurs in South India, the Imam Pasand is prized for its superior quality, unique flavor, and excellent pulp ratio.
- Taste and Texture: Features a complex flavor profile with a unique blend of intense sweetness and tanginess, accompanied by subtle hints of citrus, honey, and sometimes floral notes. The flesh is buttery, smooth, and fiberless, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Size and Pulp: It is a large, oblong-shaped mango, typically weighing between 500-800 grams. The fruit has thin skin and a notably small, thin seed, which results in a greater amount of edible pulp.
- Harvest Season: The fruit is typically available from late April to June in India.
Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates
Sunlight and Climate Needs
As a tropical tree, the mango plant requires ample direct sunlight to ensure healthy growth and optimal fruit production.
- Sunlight: Requires a location that receives full and direct sunlight (at least 6-8 hours per day) for the best results.
- Air Circulation: Ensure the planting location has good air movement.
Watering and Soil
Proper soil preparation and a consistent watering routine are crucial for the tree's health and fruit yield.
- Soil: Plant in well-draining soil. Red and alluvial soil types are suitable, with an ideal pH range between 6.5 to 8.
- Watering: Water regularly and deeply for young plants to establish the root system. As the tree matures, water every 10 to 14 days, depending on rainfall. It is advisable to withhold irrigation 30 days before harvesting the fruit.
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