Mangifera indica grafted plant
A grafted mango tree is a mango tree that has been propagated using a grafting technique, which involves taking a piece of a mature mango tree and attaching it to a seedling. The mature tree’s piece, called the scion, becomes the tree’s canopy, while the seedling’s trunk and roots become the lower part of the tree.
Benefit from Mangifera indica grafted plant
- Faster flowering and fruit production: Grafted mango trees start flowering and producing fruit sooner than seedling trees. In dry areas, grafted trees usually produce fruit in 3 to 5 years, while seedling trees take at least five years.
- More resistant to disease and pests: Grafted plants are more resistant to disease and pests.
- Require less water: Grafted plants require less water.
Tips on Grafting Mangifera indica
- Use a healthy rootstock that is vigorous at the time of grafting. The most common rootstock is about 6 months to one year of age.
- Use healthy scions or bud wood with active buds.
- Practice good sanitation.
- Graft during the warmest months of the year when temperatures are above 64°F (18°C).
- Harden the grafted seedling by placing it in a shaded area for 6-8 weeks before transplanting.
- Don’t overwater the grafted plant.
Grafted fruit plant usually produce fruit in 3 to 5 years in dry areas, while seedling trees usually take at least five years to come into bearing. Mango trees can remain in production for 40 years or more. Inarching is sometimes done to propagate mango varieties, and older trees may be top worked.
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