Description

Grafted Mango Seedlings

Elevate your orchard with Organic Farm’s certified grafted mango seedlings (Mangifera indica), offering premium varieties like Apple Mango, Ngowe, Tommy Atkins, Kent, and Alphonso. These sweet, juicy fruits, rich in vitamins A, C, and E, are a cornerstone of Kenya’s fruit industry, with high demand locally and in export markets. Organically propagated in Muranga, Kenya, our KEPHIS-certified seedlings are grafted for disease resistance, early fruiting, and high yields, making them ideal for commercial farmers and home gardeners seeking a profitable, sustainable crop.

Benefits of Grafted Mango Farming

• Nutritional Value: Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins, mangoes support immunity, digestion, and heart health, with potential benefits for blood sugar control.

• Versatile Uses: Enjoy fresh, or use in juices, smoothies, jams, dried snacks, or salads; perfect for culinary and processing industries.

• High Profitability: Yields up to 600 fruits per tree annually, fetching KSh 10–50 per fruit locally and KSh 100+/kg for exports, generating KSh 300,000–1,500,000 per acre.

• Early Fruiting: Grafted seedlings fruit in 2–3 years, compared to 5–7 years for seed-grown trees, ensuring quicker returns.

Favorable Climates for Mangoes in Kenya

Mangoes thrive in warm tropical and subtropical climates with a pronounced dry season.

• Altitude: 0–1,500 meters above sea level.

• Temperature: Optimal range of 25–30°C; tolerates up to 40°C but is frost-sensitive.

• Rainfall: 650–1,200mm annually, well-distributed; irrigation is essential in drier areas.

• Regions:

  • Eastern Kenya: Makueni, Machakos, Kitui (61% of production)

  • Coastal Kenya: Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale (28% of production)

  • Rift Valley: Nakuru, Bomet (30% of production)

  • Central Kenya: Murang’a, Thika, Kiambu

  • Western Kenya: Siaya, Bungoma

Soil Requirements

• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy loam, rich in organic matter.

• Soil pH: 5.5–7.5; slightly acidic to neutral.

• Nutrients: High organic content; avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils.

• Drainage: Critical to prevent root rot.

Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Grafted Mangoes

Site Preparation

• Choose a sunny site with 6–8 hours of sunlight, protected from strong winds; plant windbreaks if needed.

• Clear bushes, stumps, rocks, and weeds; plow and level with a mild slope for drainage.

• Test soil pH and amend with lime (if too acidic) or sulfur (if too alkaline).

Hole Preparation

• Dig holes 60cm x 60cm x 60cm (2 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft), spaced 5m x 5m (dry zones) to 8m x 8m (high-rainfall, fertile soils).

• Mix topsoil with 20–25kg well-decomposed manure and 250g double superphosphate fertilizer.

Planting Seedlings

• Use KEPHIS-certified grafted seedlings (e.g., Apple Mango, Ngowe, Tommy Atkins) for early fruiting and disease resistance.

• Place the seedling in the hole, ensuring the graft union is 5–10cm above soil level to prevent infections.

• Backfill with soil-manure mix, firm gently, and water thoroughly to settle the soil.

Mulching

• Apply 2–3 inches of organic mulch (e.g., dry grass, straw, wood chips) around the base to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate temperature, keeping mulch 5cm from the trunk.

Caring for Grafted Mango Trees

• Irrigation: Water every 2–3 days during the first year, especially in dry seasons; use drip irrigation in low-rainfall areas to maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging.

• Fertilization: Apply CAN (Calcium Ammonium Nitrate) or NPK 17:17:17 every 3–6 months based on soil tests; use potassium-rich fertilizers (e.g., NPK 12:12:24) during fruiting for better quality.

• Pruning: Prune annually after harvest to remove dead, diseased, or weak branches, shape the canopy, and improve air circulation, reducing pest and disease risks.

• Pest and Disease Control: Monitor for fruit flies (Bactrocera invadens), seed weevils, anthracnose, and powdery mildew; use neem oil, pheromone traps (e.g., Bactrolure), or fungicides like RANSOM 600WP. Maintain orchard hygiene to minimize risks.

• Support: Stake young trees to ensure straight growth and protect against wind damage.

Plant Population and Spacing

• Spacing: 5m x 5m (dry zones, 400 trees/ha) to 8m x 8m (wet zones, 156 trees/ha); dwarf varieties like Amrapali allow closer spacing (e.g., 4m x 4m).

• Population: 50–100 trees per acre, depending on spacing and variety.

Expected Production

• Per Tree: 200–600 fruits (100–300 kg) annually at maturity (5–7 years), with Apple Mango yielding up to 600 fruits per tree.

• Per Acre: 10–60 tonnes per acre, yielding KSh 300,000–1,500,000 annually at KSh 10–50 per fruit, depending on variety and market.

• Fruiting Timeline: Begins 2–3 years after planting, with peak production at 5–7 years; harvest season spans November–March, with a shorter season April–June.

Why Choose Organic Farm’s Grafted Mango Seedlings?

Organic Farm is a trusted leader in sustainable agriculture in Kenya, empowering farmers with quality inputs. Our grafted mango seedlings offer:

• KEPHIS-Certified Quality: Grafted from premium varieties (Apple Mango, Ngowe, Tommy Atkins, Kent, Alphonso) on robust rootstocks for disease resistance, early fruiting, and high yields, meeting Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service standards.

• Superior Varieties:

  • Apple Mango: Medium to large, yellow-orange-red, sweet, from Malindi, 280–580g.

  • Ngowe: Elongated, deep orange, sweet, high export demand.

  • Tommy Atkins: Red-blush, fibrous, juicy, ideal for processing.

  • Kent: Large, dark green with red blush, juicy, fiberless, great for juicing.

  • Alphonso: Rich flavor, aromatic, premium market value.

• Expert Support: Agronomic guidance on planting, pest management, and post-harvest handling, plus market linkages for local and export sales.

• Eco-Friendly Practices: Organic propagation preserves soil health and promotes biodiversity, aligned with good agricultural practices (GAP).

• Nationwide Delivery: Reliable shipping across Kenya, including Makueni, Murang’a, and coastal regions, with options for East Africa.

Join Kenya’s thriving mango industry, producing 61% of mangoes in Eastern Kenya and 28% on the Coast, with Organic Farm’s grafted seedlings. Order now to establish a productive orchard that delivers sweet, profitable harvests for decades

Contact: oxfarmorganic@gmail.com