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Mango Kalapadi Variety Grafted Fruit Plant
Product Features and Variety
The Mango tree (Mangifera indica), known as the 'King of Fruits,' is a cherished evergreen tropical tree. This specific offering is a Grafted Kalapadi Mango Variety, which promotes earlier and more reliable fruiting compared to seed-grown plants. This variety is highly popular in South India.
- Variety: Kalapadi Mango.
- Type: Grafted Fruit Plant/Tree. Grafting ensures the plant is true-to-type and bears fruit early.
- Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
- Suitability: Can grow in almost all Indian climates and soil types, suitable for ground planting or a large container (pot).
The Fruit: Kalapadi Mango
The Kalapadi variety is prized for its excellent flavor and texture:
- Taste and Texture: Renowned as one of the sweetest mango varieties, the flesh is juicy and has a powdery pulp.
- Characteristics: The fruit is characterized by thick skin.
- Size: It typically weighs on an average of 200 - 300 grams per piece.
Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates
Sunlight Needs
- Sunlight: Requires full, direct sunlight (a minimum of 6-8 hours a day) to thrive and produce a good harvest.
- Climate: This plant is well-suited to the diverse tropical and subtropical climates of India.
Watering and Soil
- Soil: Plant in well-draining, fertile soil.
- Watering: Water deeply and consistently, especially during the flowering and fruiting stage, but ensure the soil is never waterlogged.
The secure paper core packing method is used for shipping, which helps ventilating the plant during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant that is grafted to bear fruit early.