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Kerala coconut plant
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Appearance:
The plant is a tall, graceful palm with a slender trunk and long, arching fronds.
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Growth:
It typically grows up to 15-30 meters tall and can withstand strong winds and adapt to various soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.
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Harvest:
Kerala coconuts are known for their high water content and rich flavor, and they are harvested year-round, with peak production during the summer.
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Multiple Uses:Every part of the coconut plant is useful. The leaves are used for making sheds, baskets, and doormats, the husk is used for making coir, the shell can be used for ladles and spoons, and the fruit is used for making hair oil, drinks like coconut toddy, and dishes like appam.
Gormati mango plant
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Origin and Popularity:
Gourmoti is a natural seedling variation that’s very popular in Bangladesh and known for its exceptional flavor.
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Fruit Characteristics:
The fruits have a golden skin and are known for their juicy, flavorful flesh and sweet taste. They are a late-season variety, ripening in September.
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Taste and Texture:
The Gourmoti mango has a sweet, fragrant, and juicy taste, with very little fiber. It’s considered sweeter than the Langra mango due to its higher soluble sugar content.
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Tree Characteristics:
The tree itself resembles an Ashwina mango tree.
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Cultivation:The plant can grow in almost all Indian climates and soils, making it suitable for both gardens and pots. Grafted plants are available for earlier fruiting.
Subarnarekha mango Plant
- Suvarnarekha mangoes are popular in Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts.
- They have a good keeping quality, making them suitable for export.
- The fruit is light cadmium yellow with a blush of jasper red and abundant small, light-colored dots.
- The skin is medium thick and can be easily separated.
- The fruit is sweet and has abundant, good-quality juice.
Alphonso mango Plant
Fruit:
- Oval-shaped, 4 to 6 inches long.
- Bright yellow-orange skin when ripe, with a red blush.
- Sweet, juicy, and aromatic flesh.
- A symmetrical evergreen tree, capable of reaching heights of 90 feet and widths of 80 feet, according to the University of Hawaii System.
- Prefers full sunlight and well-drained soil.
- Can be grown in home gardens, orchards, or terrace plantations.
Mallika mango Plant
- The Mallika mango tree is well-suited for smaller gardens or balcony planting due to its moderate growth and semi-dwarf size.
- It can be grown in pots with appropriate care, including a big container and regular watering.
- The tree is known for its ability to yield many fruits with relatively low maintenance.
- Mallika mangoes are known for their vibrant yellow to orange-yellow skin and juicy, fiber-free flesh.
- The fruits are generally 10-18 oz in weight.
- Mallika mangoes are versatile and can be used in various culinary applications.
- According to plantsship.net, Mallika mango trees are partially self-pollinating, but cross-pollination can increase fruit yield.
Amropali mango plant
- Cross-Pollination: While Amrapali is partially self-pollinating, cross-pollination with other mango varieties can increase fruit set and yield.
- Disease Resistance: Amrapali mangoes are known to be relatively resistant to diseases.
- High Yield: Amrapali mango trees can yield a significant number of fruits per plant, especially with proper care and pruning.
Langra mango Plant
- Langra mangoes were first cultivated in Banaras, India, 250-300 years ago.
- The tree is also valued for its wood, which is used for furniture and other decorative purposes.
- The name “Langra” is thought to be derived from the Hindi word “Langda,” meaning lame, referencing a farmer who had a limp and grew the variety.
Himsagar mango Plant
- Scientific Name: Mangifera indica.
- Common Name: Himsagar Mango.
- Origin: Primarily grown in West Bengal, India.
- Growth: Medium to large-sized evergreen tree with a dense crown and spreading canopy.
- Foliage: Dark green, glossy leaves.
- Fruit: Large, oblong, thin-skinned, golden yellow when ripe, sweet, juicy, and aromatic. The flesh is also described as exceptionally juicy, fiberless, and has notes of honey and citrus.
- Season: Typically starts in May and extends into June.
Red sandalwood plant
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Appearance:
Red Sandalwood is a medium-sized tree with a straight trunk and dense crown. Its leaves are pinnate and typically green.
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Heartwood:
The heartwood is the most prized part of the tree, known for its deep, reddish-brown color and rich, aromatic scent.
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Bark:
The bark is dark grayish.
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Growth:It’s a relatively slow-growing tree, reaching maturity in about 10-15 years.