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Orchards and Shade Trees: Planting for the Long Term

Trees are the slowest and most rewarding thing on a farm plot. Plant in the first monsoon you own the land and they will shape every weekend that follows.

Mango orchard, Uttar Pradesh

Mango, guava, lemon, amla, jamun and pomegranate all suit the plains around Noida. Grafted saplings from a good nursery start fruiting within a few years; full shade from a mango or neem takes longer.

Plant shade trees on the south and west of the house first. Fruit trees can line the boundary, where they also act as a living fence.

How to Plan It

Four Decisions That Make It Work

  1. 01 Plant With the Rains July - August planting lets roots establish before the dry season.
  2. 02 Spacing Mango and jamun need wide spacing; guava, lemon and pomegranate can go closer.
  3. 03 Protect Young Trees Tree guards against cattle and nilgai, and regular watering for the first two summers.
  4. 04 Existing Trees Mature trees on a plot add real value. Note them, and check whether any felling needs permission.

Through the Year

Orchards & Trees in Winter, Summer and Monsoon

Winter Oct - Feb

Guava and citrus season; prune and feed fruit trees.

Cool, clear days; fog and haze on some winter nights.

Summer Mar - Jun

Mango season in June; young trees need regular water.

Dry heat building to well over 40°C by May and June.

Monsoon Jul - Sep

Planting season; watch for waterlogging around roots.

Heavy rain, humidity, fast growth and mosquitoes.

The Upkeep

What Someone Has to Do

  • Watering young trees through two summers
  • Pruning once a year
  • Manure and mulch around the base
  • Watching for pests during fruiting

Most owners keep a caretaker or mali on the plot. Ask us what the communities we list arrange for owners.

Before You Buy

Check These on the Plot

  • Mature trees already on the plot
  • Depth and quality of groundwater
  • Whether the land floods or holds water
  • Rules on felling or transplanting existing trees
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