How to Grow Mango

A warm-season fruit for the home garden across the warmer US.

Mango is a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Mango in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the mango page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Glenn, Reliable, mild, disease-tolerant (Florida fruit nurseries)
• Cogshall, Compact 'condo mango' for small yards (Florida fruit nurseries)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 800 cm (315 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 30 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 20 L per plant every 7 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Scale and Blossom midge. In humid regions, Anthracnose and Powdery mildew can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Mango is usually ready to harvest within roughly 36 months once established. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant mango where you garden.

See also: Mango in the plant library →

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