Mangosteen Fruit Cultivation in India: Complete Farming Guide for High Profits

Mangosteen prefers a warm, humid climate with 180–250 cm rainfall, 400–900 m altitude, and pH level of 5.5–6.5. It also needs 6–8 m spacing and bears fruit in 8–10 years.

Mangosteen is propagated by seeds through apomixis. Seedlings are transplanted after 2–3 years. Fresh seeds can achieve over 90% germination within five days.

Dig planting holes 60 cm wide & 60 cm deep. Form a soil mound for better drainage. Space mangosteen trees 6–8 m apart for proper sunlight, growth, and fruit development.

Mangosteen needs regular watering, mulch, and limited fertilizer. Seedlings flower in 7–8 years, while grafted plants may bear in 3 years. Harvesting occurs mainly from June to September.

Mangosteen trees bear fruit after 8–10 years, yielding 500–1,500 fruits annually. Fruits are harvested with stalks when they turn purple, using bamboo poles or ladders.