DHA MULTAN MANGO

Irrigation in Young and Non-Bearing Orchards

The principal object of irrigation of young and non-bearing orchards is to boost fast and vigorous growth of the plants

In initial stage the root spread of the plants is limited
Light irrigation at frequent intervals is required to wet the soil
The non-bearing trees 4-5 years of age are irrigated at weekly interval.
The interval of irrigation depends upon tree age, soil and climate.
For the first six months after planting, interval should be 2 to 6 days, for 6 to 12 months old plant at weekly interval and 7 to 20 days till the plants attain bearing age.
In light soil irrigation frequency is more than in heavy soils
During winter, the irrigation is specially required for protection against frost.
In heavy soils, frequent irrigation causes damage to root system and stem so it should be avoided.
But the interval should not be too long so that plant faces moisture stress and the growth and spread is checked

Source:MANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE, OLD SHUJABAD ROAD MULTAN