Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Irrigation

• Irrigation requirements depend upon soil and weather conditions.
  
• Irrigations should be regular during fruit development.
  
• Water should never come in direct contact with the trunk of the tree; For this reason double ring or check bund method is best suited for this crop.
  
• Presently drip irrigation is becoming popular which helps in saving of irrigation water.
  
• Stopping irrigation 1 or 2 months prior to flowering is beneficial to the crop, till the tree withers and drops half of its leaves.