Bari 1 Malta Plant

The Bari 1 Malta is a high-yielding, sweet citrus hybrid variety (Citrus sinensis) developed by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute. Known for its distinct coin-shaped mark at the bottom (coin malta), it features thin rinds, high juice content (approx. 33.7%), and a consistently sweet flavor with very low acidity.

KEY FRUIT & PLANT SPECIFICATIONS

FRUIT SIZE & WEIGHT: Round, medium-sized, averaging around 146 to 150 grams per fruit (7 cm length, 5 cm breadth).

TASTE PROFILE: Sweet with a Total Soluble Solids (TSS) content of ~7.8% and total acid content of only 0.36%.Yield: Mature trees yield roughly 300 to 400 fruits annually.

PLANT HABIT: Short, wide, and very bushy growth; highly adaptable to container/pot gardening as well as field farming.

FRUITING TIME: Grafted plants typically start bearing fruit within 1 to 2 years.

CARE AND CULTIVATION

SUNLIGHT: Requires 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and sweetness.

SOIL: Thrives in well-drained loamy or sandy soil rich in organic matter.

SPACING: If planting in open ground for commercial farming, keep a spacing of about 10 feet between plants.