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Time of India

Take home the taste and tree: Mangofest offers seeds & saplings for future

Lucknow: The UP Mango Festival is becoming a destination for mango lovers and a platform for those interested in cultivating mango trees. A key feature of the festival is the sale and display of mango saplings, giving visitors the opportunity to take home plants that could yield future harvests. Horticulture nurseries and local farmers have set up stalls offering saplings of well-known varieties such as Dusseheri, Langra, Chausa, and Safeda (Banganapalli). These saplings are typically grafted to ensure consistency in fruit quality and improved resistance to diseases. Hybrid varieties like Amrapali and Mallika, known for their compact size, regular yield, and good fruit quality, are also available, attracting both commercial growers and home gardeners. "Customers look for authentic varieties. We ensure that we sell certified grafted saplings. The festival is a good platform for reaching new buyers," said Manoj Yadav, a nursery owner from Malihabad. Experts at the event provide guidance on choosing saplings suited to specific soil and climate conditions. They also advise on planting, irrigation, and pruning methods to support healthy tree growth. Information on organic pest control and soil improvement techniques is also available for those interested in sustainable cultivation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Drink 1 Cup Every Morning – See What Happens A Week Later! Health Watcher Undo "There is increasing interest among city residents in growing mango trees at home. We explain the process to them," said Vimlesh Kumar, one of the experts at the festival. These sapling stalls draw interest from both young farmers aiming to expand their orchards and urban gardening enthusiasts. "I purchased Mallika, Amrapali, Langra and Chausa saplings for my farm in Barabanki. These varieties grow well in our region," said Shivendra Singh, a farmer from Barabanki. The festival culminated on Sunday.