I have about 6 m space between submain line (drip system pipeline) and the first row of Mango in the Ultra High density plot. Subsequently, the spacing is 3 m plant to plant.
Would like to utilize the space by planting some flower that will increase pollination. Ideas/suggestions ?
Watering is not an issue since the drip laterals are already in place.
I have studied that keeping beehive boxes in the orchard increase pollination. In some studies done by agricultural institutes, people have reported 20% increase in yield because of pollination by bees. You may want to check out this and find where you can hire/buy/borrow beehives/bee colony to keep in your plot.
Why not try a small scale BeeKeeping (Apiculture) in your farm, It won’t cost you more than 3k. Also check out the subsidy available in your State, In Karnataka there is a subsidy of 800Rs per box.
Apart for the pure and natural honey, Honey bees play a vital role in pollinating thereby increacing the yield.