Mallika Mango Tree
Description
About the Mallika Mango Tree
Experience the delights of the “Mallika” Mango Tree – a Condo Mango native to India and a favorite due to its superb flavor, unparalleled disease resistance, and highly productive habit. This small yet vigorous tree produces oblong flattened fruits with a canary-yellow to pink skin, weighing between 10 to 18 ounces each.
When perfectly ripened, the fiberless deep orange flesh exudes an intensely sweet, rich, and highly aromatic flavor, with delightful hints of citrus and melon. The Mallika Mango is considered one of the finest dessert-quality mangoes globally, making it a must-have addition to any tropical garden.
How to Grow the Mallika Mango Tree
Growing the Mallika Mango Tree is a rewarding experience for enthusiasts of premium mango varieties. With a moderate to fast growth rate, the Mallika Mango Tree remains compact and typically reaches heights of 10 to 15 feet, making it ideal for small gardens or container planting.
Ensure full sun exposure and well-drained soil in USDA Zones 9 to 11 for optimal growth. Harvest the fruits when fully rounded and green with a yellow blush, allowing them to ripen for 2 to 3 weeks at room temperature in a cardboard box. Once ripe, savor the juicy, sweet, and honey-flavored flesh, perfect for eating fresh, juicing, or using in savory dishes like mango salsa.
Embrace the delicious complexity of the Mallika Mango Tree and elevate your tropical garden with this exceptional variety.
Characteristics
Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
Fruit Size | Small |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | June |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.5 |
Taste | Sweet |
Years to Bear | 3 - 4 |
Zone Range | 9 - 11 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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