Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Fruits
Mango growing guide
The king of tropical fruits. Large spreading tree producing intensely fragrant, sweet fruit. Takes 3-6 years from seed to first fruit. Grafted trees fruit much sooner.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
14-21 daysGermination
1095-2190 daysHarvest
1000 cmSpacing
5 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2 cm/weekWater
5.5-7.5pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Sep - Dec | Sep - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Mediterranean | Oct - Nov | Oct - Nov | Jan - Dec |
| Arid | Oct - Nov | Oct - Nov | Jan - Dec |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Mango should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Mango after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use fresh where appropriate, especially tender young leaves, flowers, or ripe edible parts.
Cooked
Cook according to the edible part: steam greens, roast roots, stew fruit, or use aromatics for flavour.
Store / preserve
Jam, preserve, dehydrate, freeze, juice, or make chutney.
Try: Fresh slices, Baked dessert, Chutney, Preserve.
Good companions
Pineapple, Citrus, Ginger
Avoid near
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Growing note
Grafted dwarf varieties suit smaller gardens. Prune after harvest to control size.
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