Ten Easy Steps to the Perfect Home Garden Mango

1. Choose a healthy tree: A 2-gal container is a good size. A small tree will establish quicker and grow better roots to resist hurricanes.

2. Planting the tree: Select an area where the tree gets sufficient sunlight for good production.

3. Water the tree until established –1 to 3 months. Do not irrigate after establishment –as irrigation will increase disease and lower fruit quality.

4. Fertilize lightly with low analysis fertilizers. We recommend that no nitrogen fertilizers be applied. Fertilize when your tree is active. Do not fertilize during the winter time. We use a 0-0-50 formulation, sprinkled lightly below the drip-line of the canopy three times per year. Fertilize 3 times per year with foliar micronutrients that include magnesium, zinc, and manganese.

5. Tipping: Begin tipping in the first year and continue for the life of the tree. Trees should be tipped every 20 inches.

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