Mango Tree

I'd had Mango Tree for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to mulching around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds and the difference over the next two months was dramatic. harvest of home-grown fruit with exceptional fresh f…

I planted Mango Tree without expecting much and it's become one of the most satisfying things in my garden. harvest of home-grown fruit with exceptional fresh flavour is something I couldn't have predicted from looking at it in a nursery. You only understand it once the plant is established and perf…

After growing Mango Tree for over a year here is what I'd tell a beginner. First: mulching around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds is not optional — it's the foundation everything else depends on. Second: codling moth larvae in fruit at harvest will happen and you should know how to h…

I've been growing plants seriously for over fifteen years and Mango Tree remains a reliable favourite. For anyone starting out: the most critical thing is thinning fruitlets in early summer to improve individual fruit size. Everything else follows from that. codling moth larvae in fruit at harvest …