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Old 03-21-2008, 09:18 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: Anyone growing mangoes?

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Originally Posted by harveyc View Post
I bought a mango tree today, sight unseen, and will pick it up in a couple of months. Someone grew the same variety in the same USDA hardiness zone (I think), so I'm going to give it a try.

I will probably pot it and over-winter in the greenhouse next winter. How big of a pot might it need if I were to keep it in the greenhouse each winter for the next several years. The one I bought is already 3 feet tall and flower already.

Any tips would be appreciated!

Harvey

P.S. I will also be trying sapodilla, lychee, and miracle fruit soon.
We are growing:

Bailey's Marvel
Beverly
Valencia Pride
Nam Doc Mai
Choc-anon

Cool viewer link:

Pine Island Nursery: Mango Cultivar Viewer

Miracle fruit are great as well (keep it in a pot)...eat a miracle fruit...then eat some Key Limes...or drink some tart lemonade......slightly sweet fruit tastes deeply sweet (wine not so good).
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File Type: jpg Mirace Fruit II (1).JPG (1.23 MB, 6 views)
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