The Amrapali mango is a popular Indian hybrid of Dasheri and Neelam, known for its sweet, fiberless, deep reddish-yellow pulp, making it excellent for eating fresh, juices, and desserts. This dwarf variety is ideal for home gardens and high-density planting due to its compact tree size (around 10 feet) and high yields, offering consistent, regular fruiting with a rich flavor and good nutrient content like Vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

Key Characteristics

Origin: Developed by Dr. Pijush Kanti Majumdar at the Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) in Delhi.

Flavor & Texture: Very sweet, juicy, and fiberless, with a rich taste.

Color: Deep orange-red flesh when ripe.

Size: Small to medium, weighing around 150-280 grams.

Tree Type: Dwarf, compact growth habit, suitable for pots and small spaces.

Growing & Care (Grafted Plants)

Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily).

Soil: Well-draining, sandy-loamy soil.

Watering: Deep watering weekly during growth, reduce in winter.

Fertilizer: Organic compost and balanced NPK.

Harvest: Mid to late summer, when reddish-orange and fragrant.

Uses

Fresh consumption.

Smoothies, juices, sorbets.

Chutneys, jams, preserves.

Benefits

High in Vitamin C, protein, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.

Compact tree size perfect for urban gardening.

Regular and high-yielding.