It is a tropical fruit, and needs a lot of sun to grow and bear fruit. Also, a mango tree can grow to be very large eventually. The tree starts bearing fruit only after it reaches at least four feet in height, and this can take around 18 months or more.There are two ways in which you can get started. One is to attempt to start growing the plant right from the seed, and the second way is to get a grafted plant from a nursery. As a beginner, you should get a plant from the nursery. It is possible to get even young plants. There are several hybrid varieties too that is available.
Choose the sunniest spot in your garden and dig a 12-inch deep hole. If the plant is slightly bigger, then dig a slightly deeper hole. Also, prepare the soil with fertilizers and plant feed before planting the tree. Plant the tree deep and then pack the soil. However, make sure that the soil is loosely packed to enhance water absorption.
In the initial days, you have to water the plant thoroughly and after a few days water it regularly. Never over water a mango plant. Make a big circular pond around the tree so that it can hold water. Just about half an inch deep is fine. Once the tree grows, it will not need that much care as it can take care of itself.
Hello Prashant,
ReplyDeleteI live in Houston TX and I have planted Alphonso tree in my backyard. First I noticed that black powdery stuff is on all the leaf and little branches. I washed them off with soap and sprayed insecticide of garlic on the tree. It seems to have halted the progression of the black stuff. But what I have also been noticing that when new leafs come on, either they get shed or leaf star turning brown and crispy on the edges and hardly one or two leaf survive in a bunch.
Can you please tell me what am I doing wrong?. I water the plant regurly and fertilized it in the past. I would love to have it grow and produce fruits.
Regards