Summers are here and so is the season of mangoes. Known as the 'king of fruits,' mango is a delightful and refreshing fruit that helps us cool down during the hot summer months. I remember those good ...

Understanding the Context

Studies link mango and its nutrients to several health benefits, such as improved immunity and digestive health. Some polyphenols found in the fruit might even lower the risk of certain cancers. Dried mango offers vitamins A and C, folate, and fiber, but drying them may reduce certain heat-sensitive nutrients in the fruit. While generally a healthy snack, dried mango is high in natural sugars ...

Key Insights

Mangoes are one of the sweetest fruits. Native to South Asia, they've been an important food in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for over 4,000 years. Today, they're enjoyed all over the world. Having a Strong Mango Rootstock does Help with Growth in SoCal For the benefit of our California growers I thought I would post a few phots of some mango trees showing various rootstock. The goal is to select robust rootstock to increase tree vigor.

Final Thoughts

A healthy root system is a healthy tree. Our mango loving frends in Florida have no such problems but here in SoCal it is a issue because of our ... "UF/IFAS Palm Beach County Extension is having its first ever Mango Fest on at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach, Florida!!! This amazing event will include: If you want a large mango tree in SoCal, I would recommend planting a Manilla/Champaign type mango seed in the ground and grafting it with a named cultivar of your choice once the seedling reaches about 1 year of age and is about pencil thick. If you graft, make sure to use scions that are swelled up really nicely and ready to push new growth. Mango Fest 2025!!!

Not this mango lover. I have every variety that I like producing in my back yard. Never again will I stand in line or pay premium price to sample a mango. Denmark offer to buy southern california, not south florida.