Soil Requirement: Grows best in loamy, fertile, and well-drained soil Soil should be rich in organic matter Avoid: Heavy clay soils cause waterlogging Very sandy soils poor nutrient retention Pit Preparation: Dig planting pits of 2 ft × 2 ft × 2 ft Leave the pit open for 2 days Improves soil aeration Reduces soil-borne pests and harmful organism Planting Steps: Fill the pit with topsoil mixed with: Well-decomposed farmyard manure or compost Place the sapling upright, keeping the graft union above soil level Plant depth: about 1 ft Cover with soil and press gently to remove air pockets Mulching: Use black plastic or organic mulch Helps warm the soil Controls weeds Conserves soil moisture Irrigate thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around roots

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