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How far from walls should the trees be planted?

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If planting near a wall, I recommend that you leave at least 5 feet between the tree and wall.

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How far apart should mango trees be planted?

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Mango trees should be planted 12 feet apart.

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Are mango trees salt tolerant?

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They aren't, actually -- mango trees are very sensitive to salts. It's best to avoid applying any kind of fertilizer or lawn product that contains salt around mango trees.

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How much time does the mango tree take to grow fruit?

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If you are growing it from seed, it usually needs 5 to 8 years. If you bought the plant from nursery, it will need 3 to 4 years.

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Why do we not find mango trees growing near each other?

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Mango trees can be very temperamental. If two mango trees somehow get planted near each other, they will secrete an aerosol toxin and slowly destroy each other.

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What are the best types of mangoes to try to grow in Texas?

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On the internet are some good suggestions of mangoes that grow well in Texas, just search for cold resistant mangoes.

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Can I water the tree too much?

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Yes, it is very easy to over water mango trees, which can lead to problems.

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Is it true that while flowering there will be very thick bunches of flowers that won't mature to fruit?

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My mangoes produce a long tassel of flowers that turn into embryo fruits, but the plant will discard most of these flowers and only allow one or two fruits to develop on each tassel.

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What is the right spacing between plants?

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Keep mango plants about 7.5 meters (about 25 feet) to 9 meters (about 30 feet) apart for ideal growing.

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The tree's leaves are drying out and have black spots. We did not get flowers or fruit this year, and it seems that even the new leaves that are coming out are developing the black spots. What can I do?

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You can use a fungicides to help control the diseases, especially during flowering.

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Should I water the plant when it is bearing fruit during the summer season?

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Of course! Water the tree throughout the year, especially when the weather is hot and dry.

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I have a mature mango tree and would like to grow a mango sapling in a pot. How do I air-layer my mango tree to ensure a good quality mango?

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The best time to plant a container mango is in the spring. Select a dwarf variety, such as Carrie or Cogshall, a smaller hybrid like Keit, or even one of the smaller sized regular mango trees, such as Nam Doc Mai that can be pruned and kept small. Choose a pot that is 20 inches by 20 inches or larger with drainage holes.

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How do I get rid of whatever is eating the leaves of my potted mango tree?

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There are two methods: Use of a biological control agent, which involves releasing a species to kill whatever is eating your plant. Another kind is the use of a pesticide; however, ensure that no residue is left on the mangoes, as this may pose a medical threat. Also, just check if it is okay to put on mangoes in the first place.

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Why does my fruit fall of before ripening?

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The tree will drop many fruit and keep what it will. However, if all or most of them fall it may be due to fungal diseases. It is best to treat your tree when it is flowering to limit those diseases.

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What should I do if the leaves on the tree are turning yellow?

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This may be because of a shortfall of micro nutrients, so apply a very small quantity of spray containing zinc, magnesium and boron every 20 days.

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Can I plant the seed without opening the pit?

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Yes. I cut off both ends to expose it, wrapped it in wet paper towels and put it in a bowl with a lid, placed it in a dark drawer and 2 months later had a beautiful root and stem ready for planting.

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How many types of mangoes are there?

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There are over 400 known varieties of mangoes.

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Can I grow new, fruit bearing mango trees from root saplings that come up from the original tree?

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Yes, and the root saplings will be identical clones to the mother plant or tree.

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If I am not seeing any insects around my mango plants, but the leaves are being eaten away, what could be happening, and what should I do?

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Bugs might be eating them when you're not looking, or it could be deer, birds, rabbits, turtles, etc. Spray the leaves with some peppermint or spearmint oil dissolved in water - about 90% water and 10% oil. Spray on 1-3 times a day. Just give it a little mist.

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Is there a way to get larger fruit on my mango tree? Can I thin the fruit when they're small?

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Probably not. The only thing you can do is to get a mango variety with large fruit. You don't need to thin the fruit. A mango tree will develop tons of flowers in an inflorescence, but the tree will drop almost all of the mangoes and only leave 2-5 mangoes per inflorescence.

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Is there a way to thicken the diameter of a mango tree if it is too thin to stand erect?

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You can stake it, but tie it to the stake very loosely so that the tree will try to get stronger when it shakes in the breeze.

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What do I do if my mango tree gets to a foot tall but dies?

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Termites in the soil or overuse of chemical fertilizers can be the possible reasons for this.

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What are the best types of mangoes to grow in Oklahoma?

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Oklahoma is not quite warm enough to grow mangoes - not yet, at least.

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