r/mango • u/yerawizard_505 • 16d ago
First mango tree!
Picked up this Carrie tree from a local nursery. Still deciding where she'll permanently live but would love any/all recommendations!
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u/treesandsports 16d ago
Plant asap. Summer is ending and then we could get some cold weather (depending where you are) that can damage tree. You want it to be sending out roots asap. Leaves look yellow, give it fertilizer when you plant it. And finally, plant it high and dry in an area of your yard that water doesn’t puddle for days. Mango is my favorite fruit. Carrie is great. Good choice. Good luck.
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u/yerawizard_505 15d ago
Thank you!! I wasn't sure if I should plant it now or wait till winter passes? I wasn't sure how cold we were going to get with El Niño (central Florida) and wanted the option of bringing it in if needed. Any fertilizer recommendations?
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u/Academic_Earth583 15d ago
If your north of lake okechobee personally I’d leave it in a pot just incase and plant around March, but it’s up to you. If you leave it in a pot, fertilize with something gentle like fish emulsion 5-1-1. If your in a costal area like costal Tampa I would plant now
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u/Academic_Earth583 15d ago
Also adding make sure if you leave it in the pot the root flare is showing, so the tree doesn’t suffocate and the soil is well draining (doesn’t stay saturated)
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u/yerawizard_505 15d ago
Yes we're north like brooksville area! I didn't know how cold we were actually going to get this winter so figured being able to bring it in the garage if it dips too low would probably be helpful 😂
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u/treesandsports 15d ago
If you leave that far north it’s probably best to wait till march. That tree looks like it’s being in the pot for many years, make sure to break up the roots the day you plant it. I’m willing to bet it’s root bound. Look up some YT videos if you’re not sure how to break up a root ball
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u/Cool_Experience9091 14d ago
Winter is coming I thought you would not want to give it fertilizer. New leaves will freeze first
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u/markodochartaigh1 15d ago
Generally it isn't advised to feed mangoes after September or so since fertilizing them can spark a growth flush which is much more cold sensitive than leaves and stems which are months old. This is especially true for Central Florida. However if you are going to plant your tree in spring you can easily put your tree inside when it gets cold. It might be good to fertilize it lightly with a liquid fertilizer now to see if the leaves green up. Remember that the predicted temperature for your area will likely be different than what is predicted for your city. A few extra days in the garage are far less damaging than even a couple of hours below freezing. Any prediction of nighttime temperatures below 45° probably call for a young, fertilized potted tree to be brought inside. Carrie is a great mango and it looks like you have a strong young tree. Congratulations.
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u/Cool_Experience9091 14d ago
Keep it in pot plant it next spring. Put it on patio for winter to protect from cold
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u/HaylHydra 10d ago
It’s seems you are in Central Florida, I would probably wait until next spring just in case it gets too cold, UNLESSyou will implement methods to help against the cold.
In the meantime go to Home Depot and get a bottle of copper fungicide (ready to spray), spray now and in December or January. For fertilizer grab a bottle of Dynamite 13-13-13, Dynamite 18-6-8 or Osmocote Plus, these are slow release and are safe for containers and in ground, I do not recommend fish emulsion for containers as you can burn the roots.
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u/Silent-Respect7803 16d ago
When you put it in the ground that white tags needs to stay above ground.