ORGANIC MANGO TECHNOLOGY

Natural Organic and Biological Farming System

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MANGO ORCHARD

• 1. Select the Suitable site for mango growing

• 2. Select good planting materials free from pest and diseases.

• 3. Distance planting at least 15 to 20 meters apart to allow full sunlight and free air flow between trees.

• 4. Plant intercrops suitable to mango.

FARM OPERATIONS

• 1. Adopt clean culture. Plow and cultivate at least once a year. Prune periodically.

• 2. Keep grasses and cover crops low.

• 3. Control pest and diseases naturally.

• 4. Provide irrigation, suitable water supply.

• 5. Feed the trees with natural organic and biological (BMO) fertilizers. Protect and enhance vigor of trees with HOC.

NATURE OF THE PHILIPPINE CARABAO MANGO

• 1. The Philippine Carabao Mango is a big tree, a biennial bearer (every two years). From seed start bearing in 7-10 years, and earlier with grafted seedlings.

• 2. It needs plenty of sunlight covering the whole crown from sunrise to sun set.

• 3. It needs sufficient supply of plant food nutrients preferably in organic sources.

• It responds to cultural innovation.

PREPARING TREES FOR PRODUCTION

• 1. Care and Management of young trees up to bearing stage. (5-6 years).

• 2. Care and Management of Bearing trees.

• 3. Adopt a one year cycle of 4 months production and 8 months rejuvenation.

• 4. Consider the climate and weather condition prevailing in your farm area.

• 5. Consider prevailing pests and diseases.

PRODUCTION STAGE

• 1. Day 0: Production stage start with flower induction. Spraying or smudging.

• 2. 7 – 39 DAFI: Bud break, flower development up to pollination.

• 3. 40 – 89 DAFI: Fruit formation and development.

• 4. 90 – 114 DAFI: Fruit maturation. • 5. 115 – 135 DAFI: Full maturity and

harvesting stage.

PROTECTION OF FLOWERS AND FRUITS

• 1. The regimented use of Agro synthetic chemicals can now be replaced with organic based pest and disease control becoming available like HOC and others.

• 2. The Establishment of Mango Orchard and Farm Operations are intended to reduce or minimize pest and diseases.

• Use of natural and mechanical controls.

SELF RELIANT AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING

• 1. We are teaching farmers to make their own fertilizers and pest control concoction produce and grown in their own farms. See in your kit and 11th NMC - CD.

• 2. We have ready formulated organic fertilizers nationwide (Sagana 100) and HOC (Herbal Organic Concentrate) for nutrition, pest and disease control.

INFORMATION, RD&E

• These are simple steps and information for ready understanding. For more information, Research, Development and Extension, get in touch with PMIFI, NMAT or contact:

• REX A. RIVERA, Agronomist• Email: rarivera8@yahoo.com • Tel.: 083-301-0117 Mobile: 0905-242-2691

THANK YOU

• Our suggestions & recommendations:

• 1. The best fertilizer are the footprints of the owner in his farm around his trees.

• 2. Visit and observe other farms and learn.

• 3. Join and be active in your local Mango Producers Organizations and PMIFI.

• 4. Be open in sharing your knowledge and experiences. Promote GOOD WILL.