Introduction mangoes account for approximately fifty percent of all tropical fruits produced worldwide. Guide to export of fresh and processed mango in kenya. But the generally arid eastern region produces 61 per cent of all mangoes, followed by rift valley at 30. Varieties such as kenya ngowe mango have shorter spans of maturity with the fruit being ready for harvest as early as 100 days after the onset of the flower. Actually makueni should be declared the mango county. Most local varieties tend to have high fibre content, commonly referred to as stringy and this characteristic makes them unpopular for local consumption. Mango farming is the leading fruit crop farming of india and considered to be the king of fruits. The mango tree is one of the most widely distributed fruit trees in uganda. A mango is an evergreen fruit tree locally known as omuyembe. This document is hs2 formerly fc2, one of a series of the horticultural sciences department, ufifas extension. It has become an important domestic and export fruit for kenya.
Spacing, soil preparation and planting mangoes agriculture. The export of fresh and processed mangoes, to which this document is dedicated, is a handbook that will guide kenyan smes with intention of investing in this subsector. Setting up an orchard that will be profitable in the longterm requires careful planning and attention to detail. The food and agriculture organization of the united nations estimates worldwide production of mangoes at more than 23 million tons in 2001. Mango is one of the most important fruit crops in the tropical and subtropical lowlands. Farmers often use inferior seedlings obtained by germinating mango seeds from indigenous varieties. In kenya it is grown in the drier areas of the coastal lowlands and midaltitude areas. Two types of mango are grown in kenya, the local and the exotic or improved varieties. Planting land should be ready by deep plowing followed by levelling with a mild slope. Request pdf mango production in kenya mango production in kenya is of great economic importance.
Mango is a high value and bigger earner crop, compared to traditional crops like rice, corn, coconut and sugarcane where income ranges only from p15, 000. So, friends, growing mango tree is a good idea to start a new tree farming business plan. Although the mango tree is not indigenous a plant native to the region to kenya, it has been cultivated in the coast province for centuries. Remove the seed inside and plant it in seed starter mix in a large pot. Mangos uc davis western institute for food safety and. Mango trees were reported in somalia as early as 31. Since the mango season in kenya runs mainly from october through march, the best time to combat them is around november to december by frequently flooding the areas where these bugs lay their eggs.
Limited access to good quality planting materials there is a general shortage of grafted planting materials of improved and higher yielding varieties in many areas. Mangoes contribute to farmer family diets as well as serving as a cash crop. Today, we learn step by step guide of mango farming techniques, ideas, and tips. Introducing our first 3dprinted jewellery capsule collection, made with sustainable materials such as biodegradable plantbased plastics, woods and ceramics. Mango trees should be planted as 418 month old seedlings or grafted plants. Most important considerations for mango production are a dry period at flowering and sufficient heat during ripening.
In 2016, this fruit was ranked 2 nd in terms of value amongst. Do not spray from outside spray from inside, on 3 spots 1 2 3 mango plantation sprayed tree not sprayed tree in this case, the farmer sprays every 3 trees in the end, the sprays cross in lines, so the whole plantation is monitored figure 4. But the generally arid eastern region produces 61 per cent of all mangoes, followed by rift valley at 30 per cent and coast, which produces 28 per cent. Mango farmers can produce planting material onfarm by raising their own. The fresh ripe fruit are used for desserts, processed into jams and juice. Amber is a freelance writer, english as a foreign language teacher, and spanishenglish translator. Mango farming process, production guide, profit and tips 2018.
Mango production in kenya has for a very long time. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. In kenya, both local and naturalized exotic species are cultivated for their sweet and aromatic fruits, which. Mangos require pruning shears to cut off a little bit about 4 inches of the stalk attached to the fruit. Apr 09, 2018 india, china, thailand, indonesia, and mexico are the world leaders in mango production. Mango farming, cultivation aam guide for beginners agri. In gingin, plant in early spring after the risk of frost has passed. High density or block plantings will provide the orchard with a natural protection from the wind. Kenya agricultural research institute kari has brought in five new mango varieties. Two types of mangoes are grown in kenya, the local and the exotic or improved varieties.
Mango varieties types of mangoes national mango board. Factors influencing grafted mango mangifera indica l. European markets and american markets are now growing for mango products. Jan 22, 2020 the mango industry in kenya has grown significantly over recent years, both in size and in the geographical location of commercial and homestead plantings. Ivory and slave traders are believed to have brought the seed into the country during the 14th century. Mango is a permanent crop and as it grows old, with proper management productivity increases. It flourishes in districts that are too dry for orange growing. Farmers often use inferior seedlings obtained by germinating mango seeds from indigenous. Mango whose scientific name is mangifera indica is an evergreen fruit tree that can last up to 100 years. Training for ipm in mango production in east afrca infonet biovision. Although the mango tree is not indigenous to kenya, it has been cultivated in the. Postharvest management of mango for quality and safety. Exam ples in east africa are apple, ngowe and dodo.
Mango growing the crop 3 getting the crop started a mango orchard can last a long time, so it is important to plan the orchard and prepare the land carefully. In tree species prioritisation studies with smallholder farmers, fruit trees routinely emerge as being highly popular although their cultivation is sometimes seen as. Postharvest management of mango for quality and safety assurance. Kenya mangos an overview of current state of mango farming. Planting time is generally from april to october when the plants are slow growing or dormant, but this varies according to location within western australia. Mango is traditionally grown in asia, latin america and africa where it is also consumed in large volumes. Kenya mangos an overview of current state of mango.
Planting a grafted mango seedling mango trees mangifera indica l. Traders in ivory and slaves brought seed into the country during the 14th century. Kenya to export mangoes to china at least 20,000 mango growers in kenya will start exporting their prouduce to china last week, 50,000 kilograms of mango produce were bought from the farmers by a chinese company based in kenya kenya produces 4 types of mangoes which are the biggest and the sweetest around the globe. India is by far the biggest supplier of mango products to the world, but countries like peru, mexico, the philippines, and. Such ungrafted trees take much longer to bear fruit. But, take care that after their establishment in the field, the mango trees are more sensitive to the cold atmosphere, usually in winter. Maintenance throughout the growth stages, you need to maintain lateral growth of branches in young trees to allow development of strong branches that bear spurs that, in turn, bud into fruit. Ten innovative pieces with an organic style or the perfect accessories for your everyday outfits. Postharvest management of mango for quality and safety assurance guidance for horticultural supply chain stakeholders written by. The major growing regions are in rajshahi, chapai nawabgonj, nawabganj, and dinangpur which are far from the consumption centers of bangladesh like dhaka. The tree is so pronounced in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. With 12 million tons produced annually 20023 data, india accounts for almost half of the world production, followed by china 3 million tons. The cost of establishing an orchard is approximately sh60000. Aug 18, 2019 to grow a mango tree from a seed, remove the pit from the mango, then use a steel wool pad to scrub all of the fruit fibers and hairs from the pit.
Mistakes made at this stage are difficult and costly to correct. Mango is one of the high potential fruits in kenya, suitable for different agroecological zones ranging from subhumid to semiarid. How to spray a mango tree against fruit flies figure 5. Mango production in kenya has for a very long time been dominated by the coastal region and the greater ukambani areas of machakos, kitui and makueni counties. Hs2 mango growing in the florida home landscape1 jonathan h. Mangos this production summary provides an overview of mango growing, harvesting, and post harvesting practices. We recommend that you update your browser to a version that supports frames. Common challenges to mango production in kenya oxfarm.
Oxfarm organic ltd grafted mangoes take less time to mature. It does well in coastal regions and other warm areas. Worldwide, mango anthracnose is the most important and destructive disease of mango, although in drier areas in hawaii, mango powdery mildew is probably the more. The mango season normally begins from about november and peaks in decemberjanuary and ends in march. It is considered one of the major fruit crops grown in the tropical and subtropical lowlands. It has been cultivated in india, where it thrives and is. However, there are a number of productionrelated hindrances at farm level, including. Apart from this, mangoes are loaded with high vitamin a and vitamin c because of which, have the great market demand all the year around. The growing of mangoes in kenya does not only take place in the coastal region but also other parts of the country such as central, eastern region, among other regions.
One hectare of land has 400 trees going by a spacing of 5m by 5m. Basically, in kenya 7 out of 8 provinces produce mangoes. The latter are usually grafted on local mangoes and are grown for the export market. Yet hawaiis mango production could be significantly greater if anthracnose was not such a major problem. During these four to five months, there is usually an oversupply of the fruits in the market as it is happening now. Spacing varies from 5m x 5m, within the dry zones where growth is in smaller amount, 8m x 8 m, in substantial downfall areas and rich soils where rich vegetative growth happens.
Growing mangoes and how to grow mango trees from seed. Mango seedlings mobile app template march 2019 draft lw. The mango industry in kenya has expanded considerably over recent years, not only in size but. Apr 02, 2018 the mango spacing will affect various factors in the mango growth including the growth, yield as well as the management practices in the mango orchard. Mango cultivation in kenya mango is one of the most important fruit crops in the tropical and subtropical lowlands.
In kenya, research on mango has been accorded a high priority under the horticulture program kari, 2008 which has concentrated on varietal introduction of high yielding varieties gathambiri et al. Leave the mango pit in a cool, dry spot overnight, then carefully pry open the pit with a sharp knife and remove the seed, which looks like a large lima bean. Mango production in kenya is of great economic importance. It is native to india, bangladesh, myanmar and malaysia, but can be found growing in more than 60 other countries throughout the world. In 2010, 540,000 tons of mangoes were produced, mainly in the coastal and eastern parts of kenya.