mango cultivation under UHDP

Mango cultivation under UHDP

1. Present By: Jadhav Abhishek Ashok OUI119BAG162 Oriental University, Indore Faculty of Agriculture Topic : Mango Cultivation (Ultra High Density Planting)

2. Mango: General Information Scientific Name: Mangifera indica Family: Anacardiaceae Origin Place: East India and Burma Chromosome no. : 40 Known as: King of Fruit Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Dietary fiber. Pollination: Cross Pollinated Crop

3. Ultra High Density Planting (UHDP) UHDP is a modern agriculture technique that involves planting a high density of trees or plants in a relatively small area to increase crop yields and optimize land use . The plants are usually pruned and trained to maintain a smaller size and promote lateral branching , which can lead to higher fruit production. UHDP requires regular pruning, training , irrigation and fertilization , as well as disease and pest management to achieve desired results.

4. UHDP: History The origins of UHDP can be traced back to the 1970s , when Italian horticulturist Dr. Stefano Musacchi began experimenting with high density planting techniques . By the 1990s , UHDP had become a popular approach in many European countries , particularly in apple and pear orchards. In India, UHDP in mango was first introduced in the state of Gujarat in 2003 by the Horticulture Department of Navsari Agricultural University.

5. UHDP: Advantages By planting trees or crops at higher densities , farmers can produce more output per unit of land. UHDP, trees begin to bear fruit much earlier than in traditional planting methods, resulting in faster return on investment for farmers. UHDP can make more efficient use of land , allowing farmers to produce more food on a smaller footprint . UHDP can lead to better quality produce due to increased sunlight exposure and optimized nutrient and water management.

6. UHDP: Mango Cultivation Harvesting Pest and disease Management

7. Site Selection Select a site that is well-drained and receives plenty of sunlight . The soil should be rich in organic matter and have a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 . Ideal soil for cultivation is Red Loamy Soil. Variety Selection It is important to select a variety that is compatible with Ultra High Density Planting and has a strong root system . Amrapali variety is the most suitable for UHDP, developed by IARI . Mallika, Arka Anmol, Arka Puneet, Kesar, Amrutha are some mango varieties for UHDP. The saplings should be between 1.5 to 2.0 feet in height.

8. Planting Mango Saplings are planted at a distance of 3 meter X 2 meter. A plant population of 674 trees per acre . Dig a square pit of 1.5 feet X 1.5 feet X 1.5 feet and fill it with topsoil mixed with 10kg of well-decomposed farmyard manure and 1 kg of superphosphate . Irrigation and Fertilization Irrigation : Drip Irrigation Method is best for mango cultivation under UHDP. From flowering stage till harvesting irrigate the plants every alternate day or thrice in a week. Fertilization : Apply 200g of urea , 200g of SSP and 200g of MoP per tree in split doses during the first year. Increase the dose by 50% in the second year , and further increase it by 25% every year thereafter.

9. Training and Pruning Training : Training in UHDP mango involves shaping the tree during its early growth stages to develop a well-structure an strong frame work. This typically involves selecting a central leader and removing competing shoots, ensuring adequate spacing between branches. Pruning : Pruning in UHDP mango is important to control the vegetative growth of the tree, manage its size , promote regular fruit production. Pruning may involve removing dead or diseased wood , thinning out crowded branches.

10. Harvesting Mangoes can be harvested from the third year onwards. Harvesting starts from March till June. The harvesting time of mangoes in UHDP is generally earlier than conventional mango orchards. UHDP can produce yields of 50-60 tons per hectare.

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