Here is a detailed description of the Ambika Mango Plant, a relatively new and improved mango variety from India:
🥭 Ambika Mango Plant Description
Variety Name: Ambika
Botanical Name: Mangifera indica
Family: Anacardiaceae
Origin: India (developed by ICAR–Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, Lucknow)
🌿 General Characteristics
Type: Grafted, high-yielding hybrid mango variety
Parentage: Hybrid of Amrapali × Janardhan Pasand
Growth Habit: Semi-dwarf, compact canopy—ideal for high-density planting
Height: Typically 3–5 meters with pruning
Lifespan: Long-living perennial under suitable care
🍃 Leaves
Shape: Lance-shaped, typical of mango trees
Color: Dark green, leathery
Young Leaves: Reddish-bronze, turning green as they mature
🌼 Flowers
Type: Panicle inflorescence (clusters of small, yellowish-white flowers)
Blooming Season: Late winter to early spring (January to March in most regions)
Pollination: Mainly insect-pollinated; good fruit set under favorable conditions
🥭 Fruit Description
Shape: Oblong-oval, uniform in size
Weight: Medium to large fruits (300–350 grams average)
Color: Bright yellow with a reddish blush on sun-exposed side
Pulp: Deep yellow, fiberless, juicy, and aromatic
Taste: Sweet with a balanced sugar-acid blend; excellent flavor
Stone: Small and thin
Shelf Life: Good shelf life; suitable for long-distance transport
🌱 Cultivation Requirements
Climate: Tropical to subtropical; prefers warm, dry weather during flowering and fruiting
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.5
Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)
Spacing: 5m x 5m or 6m x 6m (or 3m x 2.5m for high-density plantations)
Irrigation: Regular during dry spells, especially in flowering and fruit development stages
USDA Zones: Suitable for zones 10–11 or tropical climates
🛠️ Maintenance & Yield
Fertilization: Requires balanced NPK fertilizer, organic compost, and micronutrients
Pruning: Regular pruning to maintain canopy and encourage airflow
Pest/Disease Resistance: Moderately resistant; general protection from mango hoppers, powdery mildew, and fruit flies needed
Yield: Early-bearing variety; starts fruiting within 3–4 years of planting
High yield potential: ~10–15 tons per hectare under good management
🌟 Advantages of Ambika Mango
Early maturity and high productivity
Attractive fruit appearance and excellent flavor
Suitable for table consumption and export
Adaptable to high-density orchard systems