🥭 Mango: Growing Guide
Mango (Mangifera indica) grows best in full sun with little water, and does well at 10–42 °C (50–108 °F) in soil with a pH of 5.5–7.5. Space plants about 800 cm (315 in) apart. Expect 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Mangifera indica |
|---|---|
| Category | Exotic |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Low |
| Plant spacing | 800 cm (315 in) |
| Soil pH | 5.5–7.5 |
| Comfortable temperature | 10–42 °C (50–108 °F) |
| Time to maturity | 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season) |
| Sowing depth | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Height | 1000–4000 cm (394–1575 in) |
When to sow, plant and harvest
The calendar below shows the best months in each climate zone. Pick the zone closest to your garden.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtropical | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | ||||||||
| Tropical | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | ||||||
| Arid / Semi-arid | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest |
- Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: Jul–Sep.
- Tropical (SE Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Amazon): Plant out: Dec–Jan · Harvest: Jul–Oct.
- Arid / Semi-arid (Arabian Peninsula, inland Australia): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: Aug–Sep.
Watering
Water about every 3 days in summer and about every 14 days in winter. Plenty of water in summer.
Growing tips
Alphonso, Kent and Tommy Atkins. Can be grown in a pot with pruning. Flowers in the dry season.
Good companion plants
These plants grow well alongside it:
Common pests and problems
Frequently asked questions
Mango: when should I sow and plant it?
Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: Jul–Sep. Tropical (SE Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Amazon): Plant out: Dec–Jan · Harvest: Jul–Oct. Arid / Semi-arid (Arabian Peninsula, inland Australia): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: Aug–Sep.
Mango: how often should I water it?
Water about every 3 days in summer and about every 14 days in winter. Plenty of water in summer.
Mango: how far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 800 cm (315 in) apart and sow at a depth of about 10 cm (3.9 in).
Mango: how long does it take to grow?
Plan on 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Mango: which plants grow well with it?
Banana.
Mango: which pests and problems should I watch for?
Anthracnose, Mango hopper.
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