- Mango trees grow best in tropical and warmer subtropical climates
- They trees grow well in sunny spot with loose, well-draining soil
- Mulching the planting site with black plastic to warm the soil ahead of planting, hinder weed growth and keep developing fruits clean.
- Seeds should be planted in one inches deep and about 3 feet apart.
- Irrigate the area when you are finished planting
Irrigation for Mango:
- Mango trees have some drought tolerance.
- It’s best to water whenever the top couple inches of soil dries out, but do not let the soil soggy
- Use drip irrigation to keep plants consistently and evenly watered
- Ensure Mulching around the plants can help to retain moisture and reduce weeds
- Reduce watering once fruits are growing
Fertilizer for mango:
- Mango trees don’t need a lot of fertilizer.. However slow-release balanced fertilizer can be applied to the soil for better yield.
- Key nutrients for mango production are nitrogen (N), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and boron (B). These 4 nutrients is the key to good productivity and fruit quality in mangoes.
- When cow manure is properly composted, it is one of the best sources of nutrients for this fruit tree
- Manures should be applied in circular basins from the base of the tree.
- If drip irrigation is available, Liquid Fertilizer like Fish Amino or Jeevamartham can be diluted in water can be sent through the drip lines.
Harvesting Mango:
- Normally mango trees takes 120 to 140 days from fruit set to harvest a mature mango fruit.
- Dark green fruits start turning pale green to yellowish in color at maturity
- Mango fruits are generally harvested manually using a picking pole with net bag attached for catching the fruit
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