Question: In mango, manures and fertilizers are applied during –
Options:
(a) August (1)
(b) September (2)
(c) October (3)
(d) January (4)
✅Explanation:
• The most suitable time for applying manures and fertilizers to mango trees is during the post-monsoon period, which falls primarily in October, but can start in late September. This timing is ideal because:
Soil Moisture: The soil retains moisture from the monsoon rains, facilitating better absorption of nutrients by the tree's roots.
Flower Initiation: Applying nutrients before the flowering season, which usually begins in December, helps promote flower initiation and fruit set.