Sreemangala
A tall CPCRI selection with longer internodes and a notably sturdy stem, giving good standing strength in exposed or windy gardens.
Quick facts
- Type
- Seedling (selected seed nut)
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- First bearing ~5 years
- Expected yield
- ~3.2 kg chali/palm/year
- Suitable soil
- Loam
About this variety
Sreemangala is a tall CPCRI selection distinguished by longer internodes and a notably sturdy stem compared with other standard tall selections. This gives it real practical value in exposed or wind-prone garden sites, where a physically sturdier palm is less likely to suffer trunk damage or lean over its long productive life — a consideration that matters more in coastal or hill-fringe gardens than in sheltered inland plots.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
First bearing ~5 years
Expected yield
~3.2 kg chali/palm/year
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- No special resistance claimed
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Notably sturdy stem, less prone to leaning or trunk damage in exposed sites
- Suited to windy or coastal garden locations
Things to consider
- No special resistance to yellow leaf disease or koleroga
- Yield is comparable to, not dramatically higher than, other standard tall selections
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Karnataka
- Kerala