Saturday, 30 June 2012

Let's Grow Mangoes

If gardening is your hobby and you keep growing different fruits and vegetables then growing mangoes is not so much difficult. Just you need some hard work and proper knowledge that how you can grow mango trees in your own farm as well as garden. As you know that mango is considered to be the king of fruits, that’s why the gardeners or specially those people who have a hobby of gardening definitely want to grow this fruit. They feel proud that mango grows in our gardens. So here we will discuss about how to grow mangoes, their suitable conditions of growing and guides which will be helpful for not only farmers but also the gardeners.


Climate: When you intend to grow mangoes then remember that climate is the first and most important factor. It is very necessary to know that mango is strictly a tropical fruit. The most suitable climate for growing mangoes is frost free, dry winters and hot summers. The soils for mango growth should be light and free draining. Mango doesn’t need rich soil. So don’t worry about it more. Just wait for the suitable climate.

Buy Trees or Seeds: It is totally up to you that either you buy a mango tree from the market or its seeds. But as you know it is a fact that seeds take more time to grow as compared to trees. One thing keep in mind that mango trees grown in a nursery are usually grafted and start to produce fruit within three to four years. But on the other hand, seedling trees take almost five to eight years to produce fruit. But it is also a fact that seedling mango trees always grow much better, bigger and stronger than the already grown trees of nursery. They also have an indestructible root system. Eat a tasty mango, remove flesh from its seed as much as possible and then left it to dry for atleast two days.

Germinate the Seed: In the best climate, mango growth, take this dry seed and put it in a warm and moist place and wait for its sprout. After that, cut off all the seedlings excluding one. You can individually plant every mango seed. It takes almost ten days to sprout the seeds. After sprouting, if you are worried about this little plant to be lost because of any problem, trample it by putting a barrier around this plant. You can also grow your mango plant in a pot by following the instructions of nursery.

Caring Your Tree: Mango tree wants care and it’s true. When the trees are young then they want regular watering and a little fertilizing until they are recognized. But water it moderately. Don’t overwater your tree because it can kill it. If your soil is a bit heavy then water your tree very safely. If the fertilizer which you use has too much quantity of nitrogen then it will make your tree weak and sappy, also can cause bugs and diseases.

So, by following these steps, you can easily grow mangoes in your own farm or garden and can fulfill your hobby of gardening. Different gardeners grow mangoes but they can’t properly care the plants of that fruit. As a result, plant die and the gardeners lament. But if you successfully grow mangoes and enjoy their sweet taste then you will definitely think that this is the fruit of my hard work.

Thursday, 14 June 2012

About Mango, its Production and Export

You know that the trees of mango are deep-rooted and symmetrical shape. They are almost 90 feet high and their widths are about 80 feet. The leaves of mango trees have alternate and lanceolate leaves structure. The length of these leaves is about 12 to 16 inches and they have green, yellow and sometimes purple or copper colored. But all these colors of mangoes leaves are in their young age. Mango leaves that are mature have deep green in color and also they become glossy and leathery. Mango fruit is about 1/4 to 3 pounds heavy. You can find this fruit in round, oval or sometimes obovate shapes which all depends on their varieties. The raw mango has green color that gradually turns into yellow, purple, orange, red or the combinations of all these colors. Mature mango has its own and specific fragrance as well as a smooth and tough skin.

Mango is a delicious and very tasty fruit. Its season comes with a very short span of time. But in this short time, its production and selling always arrive to billion dollars. India, Pakistan, Mexico, China, Brazil, Philippines and Indonesia are the major exporters of large varieties of mangoes in bulk. In these countries, Brazil is the major supplier of mangoes during the winter season while Pakistan, India, Mexico and Philippines are the major suppliers during the summer as well as spring seasons. Mango is exported in a huge quantity to the markets of North America and Europe. This demand is increasing from time to time. Also, this demand is also rising in other markets such as Japan and Middle East. USA is also producing mangoes and Florida is the major mango producer in the country but the quality is not so much higher than Asian mangoes which are still ruling the international market.

Saturday, 9 June 2012

Discover Pakistani Mangoes

Pakistan mangoes are popular in all over the globe. Especially in Europe, the demand of delicious Pakistani mangoes is very high. In Pakistan, the peak mango season starts from May and continues till August. So it means that now you can enjoy the taste of delicious Pakistani mangoes till four months. Not only in taste, but Pakistani mangoes are also rich in vitamin A, C, D and other antioxidant vitamins. Also, these mangoes have high fibre and little amount of calcium, iron, carbohydrates, potassium and protein. You know that Pakistani mangoes have two major types. One is called Chaunsa and and the other is called Sindhri. Chaunsa mangoes weigh about ½ pound or sometimes 1 pound each. It is grown in Rahim Yar Khan and Multan cities of Punjab province. The major buyers of this mango type are USA and Canada.


Sindhri mango is considered to be the ideal for making shakes and juices. The reason is that it has low fibre content, about 3% to 5%. Mir Pur Khas and Tharparkar Districts, Sindh are that areas of Pakistan which are the biggest Sindhri mango producers. Pakistani mangoes are also eaten in different delicious forms. The first one is mango shake in which the pulp of mango is added with milk and ice cubes and after blending all these items, the tasty shake is ready for you. Mangoes are also used with different fruits in making ice cream, custard, cheesecake, pudding, sauces and other types of food to make them tastier. So are you ready to enjoy the taste of fresh Pakistani mangoes? Come to Ken Exporters.