I wish I had known this when I planted my mango 5 years ago. It would have made it easier (perhaps) but I have I have 6 healthy mango trees that are producing fruit, so it was worth it!
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I wish I had known this when I planted my mango 5 years ago. It would have made it easier (perhaps) but I have I have 6 healthy mango trees that are producing fruit, so it was worth it!
Dear @cecicastor that is amazing!!! Your trees are producing after 5 years? What climate do you live in and how did you grow your seedlings?
I live in Nicaragua, 600 meters from the Pacific Ocean. I just took the whole seed pod and stuck it in a five-gallon pail with some of my homegrown organic soil and watered well. Within about a month they had sprouted and were a few inches high with leaves. They stayed in the pails for about a year and a bit when they were large enough (and had a good root ball) and were planted in the garden. This is the first year I have fruits.
I am thrilled, that I can expect fruits in 5 years! I thought it would take a lot longer, as I believe mangos become really really massive trees. Am I right?
Good to know how you made it work. a lot less plastik involved I guess. I like to hear about it. Do you have any photos fo your mangos from now back then till today? I would love to read a little write up about that process..
Yes, mango trees become massive, but they start to produce fruit in 5 years. They continue to grow until they are mature.