Mango
Mango is a fruit in the Anacardiaceae family. It grows best in full sun with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 10-11.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tropical tree (grafted) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Tropical stone fruit. Note: Sap/skin can irritate (related to poison ivy). Dwarf grafted types suit pots.
Mango (Mangifera indica) is a large tropical evergreen tree grown from grafted stock for its sweet stone fruit; dwarf cultivars can be container-grown and moved indoors in cold regions.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Mangifera indica|Hardiness zones: 10-11|Propagation: grafting|Light: Full sun|Water: Medium|Mature size: 30-100 feet (dwarf 6-15)
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Storing & preserving
Refrigerate ripe fruit; ripen firm fruit at room temperature.
- Freeze: Freezes well raw; spread on a tray first so pieces stay loose.
- Preserve: Make jam or water-bath can high-acid fruit.
- Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
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