Pusa Pitamber Mango
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About Pusa Pitamber Mango
The Pusa Peetamber (popularly spelled Pusa Pitamber or Pitambar) is a high-yielding, premium hybrid mango variety released in 2012 by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi.
Bred by crossing the heavy-fruiting Amrapali with the vibrant Lal Sundari, this variety was specially developed to combine a regular, dependable yield with a beautiful golden appearance and high pulp content. Its name Pitamber (meaning "yellow attire" or "golden-clothed") perfectly describes the glowing appearance of this fruit when fully ripe.
Why the Pusa Pitamber Mango is Outstanding:
- Glowing Apricot-Yellow Appearance: True to its name, the medium-sized (210–215g) oblong fruit turns a stunning, uniform apricot-yellow with a delicate reddish blush on its shoulders when fully ripe.
- Massive Pulp Recovery: It boasts one of the highest pulp percentages among modern hybrids, yielding 73.6% pure juicy flesh and leaving a very small, flat seed.
- Smooth, Fiberless & Juicy: The golden-orange flesh is highly juicy, soft yet firm enough to slice easily, and completely free of any stringy fiber. It melts in your mouth beautifully.
- Rich Honeyed Sweetness: It offers an exceptional sugar-to-acid balance. It registers a rich Total Soluble Solids (TSS) value of 18.8° Brix and is notably rich in Vitamin C (39.8 mg per 100g of pulp).
- True Regular Bearer: It breaks the alternate-fruiting pattern common to older heirloom mango varieties. Pusa Pitamber genetically guarantees a steady, heavy harvest every single summer.
- Perfect for Close Planting: Because it maintains a semi-vigorous, highly disciplined, and compact canopy, it is ideal for high-density backyard orchards or growing as a manageable container tree on sunny terraces.
Plant Care and Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Sunlight | Absolute Full Sun (Requires 6 to 8+ hours of direct daily sunlight to sweeten the fruit and bring out the golden peel) |
| Watering | Moderate; water deeply when the top 2 inches dry out. Needs a strict dry spell from November to January to shock it into blooming. |
| Soil Requirements | Prefers deep, rich, sharply well-draining loamy or sandy-alluvial soil; cannot tolerate stagnant water |
| Harvest Window | Mid-Season Summer (Grafted trees establish quickly and confidently begin holding fruit within 3 to 4 years) |
| Mature Size | 10–12 ft in-ground; easily maintained at a compact, bushy 5–6 ft in large grow bags or pots with annual pruning |
Grower's Tip: Because Pitamber is highly valued for its exceptionally juicy pulp, maintaining consistent moisture after the flowers drop and fruits begin to form (around March–April) is critical. If the soil completely bakes out during early fruit development, the tree may drop its young mangoes to save water.
What You Will Receive:
We do not use unpredictable seed-grown plants. Your Pusa Pitamber Mango plant is expertly grafted onto robust, native rootstocks, skipping the lengthy juvenile phase entirely. Securely packed in our custom-engineered, breathable shipping materials, your live sapling will arrive healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Bring a burst of spectacular golden color and rich sweetness to your orchard—order your Pusa Pitamber Mango tree today!
Sweet & Aromatic
Delicious flavourful fruits
High Yield
Produces more fruits in less time
Early Fruiting
Starts fruiting in 2-3 years
Disease Resistant
Strong plant with better resistance
The Master Pusa Pitamber Care Guide: Container and Ground
Because the Pusa Pitamber Mango is a modern, high-yielding regular bearer that allocates a massive amount of its energy into producing high-pulp, juicy fruit, it requires a structured nutritional routine. Its compact, semi-dwarf canopy makes it incredibly easy to manage whether you plant it in a patio container or directly in your garden soil.
Follow this comprehensive care guide to keep your grafted tree healthy and thriving in both environments.
Soil and Foundations
- 🪴 In the Container: Select a sturdy 15 to 20-gallon pot (minimum 18-inch diameter) with multiple drainage holes at the base. Prepare a premium potting mix using 40% loose garden loam, 30% coarse river sand or perlite, and 30% organic vermicompost. Pusa hybrids require an ultra-breathable medium to keep their roots healthy.
- 🌱 In the Ground: Dig a wide planting hole measuring 2ft x 2ft x 2ft to give the young root system plenty of loose earth to explore. Blend your native topsoil 50/50 with well-rotted organic manure, compost, and a handful of bone meal. Space multiple trees 10–12 feet apart to accommodate Pitamber’s compact canopy.
Watering: Supporting High Juice Content
Mango trees love deep watering cycles, but their root tolerances adjust depending on their environment.
- 🪴 In the Container: Pots dry out rapidly because the sun heats the container walls directly. Check the soil every 2–3 days. When the top 2 inches feel completely dry to the touch, soak the pot thoroughly until water flows out the bottom drainage holes.
- 🌱 In the Ground: Once established, ground roots tunnel deep to find natural groundwater. Water the base deeply once a week during dry summer spells.
- ⚠️ The Golden Rule for Both: Taper off watering significantly during early winter (November to January). This mild structural drought stresses the tree just enough to stop it from pushing out green leaves, forcing it to load its branches with rich flower buds instead.
The Seasonal Feeding and Management Lifecycle
1.The Flowering Boost:Late Winter (Feb - Mar).
2.The Post-Harvest Recovery:Monsoon (Jun - Jul).
3.The Sugar & Canopy Check:Autumn (Oct - Nov).
Pruning and Graft Protection
The Graft Line Warning: Periodically check the lowest 6 inches of your tree trunk in both setups. Locate the diagonal scar where the sweet Pusa Pitamber branch joins the tough rootstock. Snap off any wild shoots growing below this line immediately. Left alone, the wild rootstock will hijack the tree's energy.
- 🪴 Container Pruning: Keep the tree at a highly manageable 5–6 feet. Every year after the summer harvest, snip the tips of the main branches. This forces the tree to branch out sideways into a compact, bushy dome. Open up the center of the canopy so sunlight can reach the inner branches and bring out that gorgeous golden-yellow color on the skin.
- 🌱 Ground Pruning: Allow the tree to establish its natural 10–12 foot semi-dwarf framework. Focus primarily on structural grooming: remove deadwood, clean up sagging lower branches, and prune branches that cross or rub against each other to optimize airflow and keep pests away.
Shipping
We deliver across India. Orders are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours. Estimated delivery: 3-7 business days depending on your location.
Returns
Not satisfied? We offer a 7-day easy return policy. Plants must be returned in their original condition. Contact our support team to initiate a return.
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