Choose crop and site
- Pick fruits suited to your climate and soil and with a market nearby (for example mango, guava, pomegranate, citrus, banana; temperate fruits like apple need cold hills).
- Choose well-drained land; most fruit trees cannot tolerate waterlogging.
- Test soil and water before planting.
Layout systems
- Square and rectangular systems are simple to manage.
- Hexagonal layout fits more trees in the same area.
- High-density planting uses closer spacing with pruning and training for earlier and higher yields.
- Plant windbreak trees on the boundary in windy areas.
Water and support
Drip irrigation suits most orchards and is subsidised under PMKSY. Planting material, area expansion and post-harvest infrastructure are supported under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) through state horticulture departments. Buy grafts from accredited nurseries.
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Common questions
What spacing should I use?
It depends on the fruit, variety and system (normal or high-density); follow your state horticulture department's recommendation.
Is there a subsidy for planting an orchard?
Area expansion of fruit crops is supported under MIDH; drip irrigation under PMKSY. Check your state's current rates.
Where should I buy plants?
From accredited nurseries recognised by the National Horticulture Board or state horticulture departments.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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