Mango Tree

**In deep soil, the mango trees tap root can go down up to 20 feet. There are also feeder roots which go down several feet.

There are two or more fruits to a stem, and they range in size (from 8-24 oz.)

It reqires full sun and good air drainage. Does best at top or mid level slopes, and should have minimal wind exposure. In a garden, should be planted against a south wall or in an area near paving to provide maximum heat.

Mango trees need well drained soil, sandy, loam or clay. Make sure to avoid heavy wet soil. They also need deep soil for their complex root systems.

Irrigation should start when the weather gets warm, and continue 1-2 weeks. Soil should be kept moist until fruits appear.

They need nitrogen fertilizer, chelated micronutirents like iorn. They should not be fertilized after midsummer.

TRANSPLANTING A MANGO TREE

Transplanting a mango tree during warm weather is best. 24 hours before the transplant, it is advised that you dig a hole where the tree will go, and fill it with water. To help deal with shock, a seaweed liquid fertilizer should be put in the hole and on top of the tree after the transplant. You are also supposed to prune the tree, but since ours is small, I dont think that will be too difficult. Next, you "dig a trench around the trunk of the tree to cut off the surface spreading roots." After that, you use a tool to work the soil under the tree. The article I read also said to "make sure to break the downward roots and free the soil ball."


Once you make the transplant, make sure to give the plant extra water and love!