Neel Alphonso Mango – Key Features & Benefits

Key Features

• Improved selection related to Alphonso-type mangoes with strong aroma and sweetness
• Medium-sized fruits with attractive yellow skin when ripe
• Smooth, rich, and creamy pulp with low fiber content
• Highly fragrant and dessert-quality taste
• Grafted plant ensures early fruiting and uniform fruit quality
• Medium-sized tree suitable for open field cultivation
• Good market demand due to Alphonso-like quality

Benefits

• Rich in Vitamin A and C, supports immunity and eye health
• High antioxidant content
• Excellent natural energy source
• Premium taste suitable for dessert consumption
• High commercial value due to Alphonso-type quality

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
• Strong sunlight improves sweetness, aroma, and fruit development

Temperature

• Ideal range: 24°C to 38°C
• Performs best in warm coastal and tropical regions
• Sensitive to frost and cold winds

Watering Guide

• Young plants: water 2–3 times per week
• Mature plants: deep watering once a week
• Increase watering during peak summer
• Reduce watering in winter season
• Avoid water stagnation to prevent root rot

Fertilizer Guide

Organic Fertilizers (recommended)

• Well-rotted cow dung manure every 1–2 months
• Vermicompost for steady nutrient supply
• Neem cake for soil health and pest resistance

Chemical Fertilizers (optional)

• Balanced NPK fertilizer 2–3 times per year

During Flowering and Fruiting

• Apply phosphorus and potassium-rich fertilizers to enhance fruit size, sweetness, and aroma

Re-Potting Instructions

• Suitable for container growth only in early stage
• Repot every 2–3 years or when root-bound
• Use a pot at least 18–24 inches deep with drainage holes

Ideal Soil Mix

• 40% garden soil
• 30% compost
• 20% sand
• 10% cocopeat

Steps

1. Water plant lightly before repotting
2. Remove carefully with intact root ball
3. Trim damaged or excess roots if necessary
4. Transfer into a larger pot with fresh soil mix
5. Water lightly and keep in partial shade for a few days

Fruiting Season

• Fruits once a year
• Main season in India: May to June
• Grafted plants start fruiting in 3–5 years
• Produces stable and high-quality yield after maturity

Usage Ideas

• Consumed fresh as premium dessert mango
• Used in juices, smoothies, and milkshakes
• Ideal for ice creams, desserts, and sweets
• Suitable for pulp production and export markets
• High-value fruit for commercial farming

Care Tips

• Regular pruning improves airflow and tree structure
• Thin excess fruits to improve size and sweetness
• Use neem oil spray to control pests like mango hoppers and mealybugs
• Maintain proper drainage to prevent root diseases
• Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture and reduce weeds
• Protect from frost and strong winds
• Regular feeding improves yield and fruit quality