Mango Plant (آم کا پودا)

Scientific Name: Mangifera indica

Common Names: Mango, Aam

Description: A towering testament to tropical splendor, the mango tree casts a verdant shade with its expansive canopy, stretching up to 35 feet wide and gracing the sky with heights of 100 feet or more. This evergreen titan boasts leathery, lanceolate leaves arranged in a simple, alternating pattern on its sturdy branches. Climate and soil richness dance a delicate waltz, determining the final stature of each magnificent specimen.

Uses: The mango's culinary versatility knows no bounds. Beyond its juicy, sun-kissed flesh enjoyed fresh, this versatile fruit transforms into delectable delights like murabba (fruit preserves), the sweet and grated muramba, and amchur (a tangy powder crafted from unripe mangoes). Even pickles find their voice in the mango's melody, whether it's the fiery embrace of a mustard-oil pickle or the heady swirl of fermented flavors.

Mango's Adaptability: This verdant giant thrives in a symphony of soils, readily embracing the gentle embrace of sandy loam and sandy havens. Loamy, alluvial soils bathed in sunshine, well-drained and aerated, holding secrets of organic richness at their core (2-2.5m deep) – these are the lullabies that make the mango's heart sing.