![]() Sundaravadivel can be reached by mobile at 98843-90104 ,and email: Alphonso mango ideal for organic farmingĪlphonso, the king of mango varieties, does well under organic farming conditions in Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu, and its full potential should be exploited by the small and marginal farmers in the districts, says Mr. “The organic manures also act as a carrier medium for the development of several beneficial micro organisms such as azospirillum, azotobacter, rhizobium and phosphobacteria,” he said. “The interaction of the root hairs of these trees with the organic manures also increased the activity of the nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil. The taste and shelf life of the fruits were also found to be more satisfactory. According to him, trees treated with organic manures bore large sized leaves and formed a dense canopy with profuse rooting systems. Spraying panchagavya has been found effective in the control of fruit fly menace, a common infestation in all fruit bearing trees, according to Dr. The recommended practice for one hectare of mango trees is about 25 litres of panchagavya (mixed in 750-800 litres of water) and four to five tonnes of vermicompost. Use of Panchagavya and vermicompost has been found to increase the size, number and enhance the colour of the fruits. Once the buds start forming then the application can be done once a month, according to him. ![]() The process must be repeated till the flowers turn into small sized buds. The first spraying must be done before the flowering season (January-March) to increase flower formation.Ī second spraying must be done after 15-20 days. Spraying Panchagavya over the crown and at the base of the tree must be done four to five times, according to Dr. For mango trees of about 6-7 years age, vermicompost may be applied at the rate of 10 kilograms per tree and one litre of panchagavya diluted in 30 litres of water may be sprayed over the foliage (crown) and at the base of the tree. The concoction is stirred two or three times a day for about fifteen days and then used. ![]() The container should be covered with a net (or) cotton cloth to allow aeration of the fermenting unit, according to him. ![]() The entire concoction is allowed to ferment for fifteen days,” said Dr. The mixture is stirred daily for three to four days.”About three litres of cow’s milk, two litres of cow’s curd, three litres of sugarcane juice, three litres of tender coconut water and 10 to12 bananas are mixed well and added to the mixture. It can be prepared by thoroughly mixing five kilos of fresh cow dung and one litre of cow’s ghee in a plastic or cement tank or earthen pot. It contains several macro, micronutrients, beneficial bacteria and fungi, which aid in growth promotion and act as effective pest repellents. Panchagavya is an organic growth promoter, which is prepared by mixing cow dung, cow urine, cow’s milk, curd and ghee in suitable proportions, and is sprayed on the plants. It is very useful as an organic spray for all crops. Vermiwash is the liquid collected after the passage of water through a column of activated earthworms. ![]() Vermicompost is prepared by using earthworms. Sundaravadivel, Vermitechnologist and Environmentalist based in Chennai. Organic manures such as vermicompost, panchagavya and vermiwash are used for promoting healthy tree growth and fruit formation.įrom the initial planting stages to caring of full-grown trees, Panchagavya and vermicompost can be effectively used to supply essential nutrients to the trees and prevent pest infestations, according to Dr. Mango trees respond well to organic manure applications. Organic practices for increasing mango yield ![]()
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