Mango
Mangifera indica
- Days to harvest
- 1095–1825 days
- Sunlight
- 6–10 hours/day
- Watering
- 2–3 per day
- Plant spacing
- 800 cm
- Minimum container size
- 100cm deep × 100cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 1 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 200 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-35 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1000-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 50-80%
- Heat tolerance
- high
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Grafted seedlings
Soil requirements
Deep, well-drained alluvial soil
Companion Plants
- Lemongrassstrong
Lemongrass border around mango trees reduces mango fruit fly trap numbers by up to 60% in trials; also deters mango hopper (Idioscopus spp.) from ascending to flower clusters
- Moringamoderate
Moringa planted at 8–10 m from mango trees provides windbreak; moringa deep root system does not compete with mango's spreading lateral roots; moringa leaf fall mulch adds nutrient organic matter
Common Pests & Diseases
Safety Notes
Sap from leaves and stems can cause contact dermatitis. Observe 21-day PHI for fruit fly treatments. Use methyl eugenol traps as chemical-free alternative. Bag fruits for organic production.
Market Demand
Very high; premium fruit
Regional Notes
Harumanis from Perlis is iconic
Sources
- MARDI Tropical Fruit Research 2024 — Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute · Last reviewed: 2024-06-01
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Category: Tropical Fruit