After more than 15 years of grafting and planting mango trees in Cayman, I have concluded that the VERY best way to plant them is to start with a seed where you want the tree and then graft onto the seedling when its diameter matches the scion (branch tip) that you want to convert the tree to. The point is that mangoes send down a vertical tap root much deeper than the lateral roots that stay nearer to the surface. That tap root gets wound up in a pot, stunting its growth, possibly eventually killing the tree when you plant it as shown in this video without extricating and redirecting it down from the root ball. If planting a grafted tree from a pot, the younger the better to permit finding and redirecting the tap root while planting. A big, old potted tree is least desirable and will need more effort to redirect the tap root during planting. If much damage happens to the roots you should trim the canopy to match the root loss. Start from a seed if you are young enough to wait 5-6 years for fruit. It'll grow fast, healthy and be the most wind resistant when the big storms blow through! On that note, never give up on a downed tree. Resurrect it ASAP, trimming back the canopy to match the root damage (or more... it'll grow back fast) and save the tree! I cry inside every time I see people remove downed trees after hurricanes. Even if you cut it back to a stump and rebury the roots, it'll grow back.
Thank you for sharing this. I purchase a grafted Valencia pride tree today. I live in Central Florida and my soil looks EXACTLY like yours. I guess I made the right choice. I’ve never had a Valencia pride mango , but my friend from the Philippines has been growing it and convinced me to buy one to try it. Salamat!!
The solution is bury Valencia seed in the ground then graft (call ground graft) .put two or more seed in the same hole to ensure the success.the ground graft tree have much deeper root, after the tree established you will not need water it anymore.good luck
Another variety you might be interested in is CAC. It is a very vigorous tree and in Viet Nam it is know as the sand mango. It is supposed to do well in sandy soils.
Cac is definitely here in Florida. I'm over in inland Collier county and my soil is even more sandy than yours, just pure, sterile sand. Even weeds struggle. Valencia Pride and Cac are my two healthiest mangoes. Also Crafton Clift told me to use Valencia Pride seedlings to graft. Valencia Pride is tastiest after they turn pink and then a little bit yellow as well. Also I'm trying to use Bentonite/ montmorillonite clay as a soil additive. It is called saf t sorb at Tractor Supply. My experience losing many trees is similar to yours. I wish you the best!@@aminstropicalgardening8371
Look like you cover under grown the graft, the tree will die, I recommended to you buy at load of dirt and mulch mixer, plant your trees your sure will have better result.
This is really challenging to grow in such a dry sandy condition. It will grow slowly but once it is established hope it will conserve water under it and will not face any problem. If possible mulching paper like polythene can be used at the base of the seedling so that top soil remain under cover and will not allow to dry off. More grass can be introduced on top soil which may help reserve/conserve some water in that dry condition.
But you can try or use any kinds of antifungal medicine for fast growing.....& Soil looking likely indonesian rainforest....so are you belongs to Indonesia?!
After more than 15 years of grafting and planting mango trees in Cayman, I have concluded that the VERY best way to plant them is to start with a seed where you want the tree and then graft onto the seedling when its diameter matches the scion (branch tip) that you want to convert the tree to. The point is that mangoes send down a vertical tap root much deeper than the lateral roots that stay nearer to the surface. That tap root gets wound up in a pot, stunting its growth, possibly eventually killing the tree when you plant it as shown in this video without extricating and redirecting it down from the root ball. If planting a grafted tree from a pot, the younger the better to permit finding and redirecting the tap root while planting. A big, old potted tree is least desirable and will need more effort to redirect the tap root during planting. If much damage happens to the roots you should trim the canopy to match the root loss. Start from a seed if you are young enough to wait 5-6 years for fruit. It'll grow fast, healthy and be the most wind resistant when the big storms blow through! On that note, never give up on a downed tree. Resurrect it ASAP, trimming back the canopy to match the root damage (or more... it'll grow back fast) and save the tree! I cry inside every time I see people remove downed trees after hurricanes. Even if you cut it back to a stump and rebury the roots, it'll grow back.
Very true and good advice. These things are like weeds. Hard to kill.
Thank you for sharing this. I purchase a grafted Valencia pride tree today. I live in Central Florida and my soil looks EXACTLY like yours. I guess I made the right choice. I’ve never had a Valencia pride mango , but my friend from the Philippines has been growing it and convinced me to buy one to try it. Salamat!!
Good choice. I had it last year., got 5 mango this year. It’s grow very fast. You will like it. Thanks for your feedback. We appreciate you.
Its been a year. Hows your tree? How big? Did it flower?
I've never seen such hard soil and to maintain a mango plant is very very hard job. Nice work sir!
Beautiful mango plant keep in touch for more mango updates
The solution is bury Valencia seed in the ground then graft (call ground graft) .put two or more seed in the same hole to ensure the success.the ground graft tree have much deeper root, after the tree established you will not need water it anymore.good luck
This is the best suggestion. I stated seedlings tree.
Another variety you might be interested in is CAC. It is a very vigorous tree and in Viet Nam it is know as the sand mango. It is supposed to do well in sandy soils.
Will try to get it. I called few nurses in south Florida, they don’t have it. I will get one. Thanks
Cac is definitely here in Florida. I'm over in inland Collier county and my soil is even more sandy than yours, just pure, sterile sand. Even weeds struggle. Valencia Pride and Cac are my two healthiest mangoes. Also Crafton Clift told me to use Valencia Pride seedlings to graft. Valencia Pride is tastiest after they turn pink and then a little bit yellow as well. Also I'm trying to use Bentonite/ montmorillonite clay as a soil additive. It is called saf t sorb at Tractor Supply. My experience losing many trees is similar to yours. I wish you the best!@@aminstropicalgardening8371
Good job dad
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Enjoyed watching video. Can you keep this tree small if you want.
Thanks. We will keep it small
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Its been 4 years. How is the valencia pride now?
That one die. I planted new one. I am struggling. Thanks
@@aminstropicalgardening8371 Hmmm What state are you in? Valencia pride is a weed normally and hard to die? Hope your new one is better.
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What kind soils do you use for your mangoes plants. Thank you for sharing .
Black cow is the best soil
Valencia Pride, one of my favourite verity. How is plant condition now?
Both died last freeze in February 2022
Very sad , I bought two of them.
Look like you cover under grown the graft, the tree will die, I recommended to you buy at load of dirt and mulch mixer, plant your trees your sure will have better result.
I got few truck top soil. Now all trees are surviving. Thanks. Your suggestions is implemented. Thanks for sharing your great ideas.
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Thanks for the tip, I needed it and I will pick up VP mango ❤❤
How is the tree now? I just planted this mango type and its 32 inches tall. How big is yours now? Thanks
My plant died in cold weather last February
@@aminstropicalgardening8371 Wow that stinks. What part of FL are you in. It looked so healthy.
@@ricksmith1574 Clewston Florida is my garden
does it grow as fast as kensington?
Faster than any mango tree. Grow fast
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You can’t bring or send plants from USA. But eBay you can order from Thailand. Thanks
@@aminstropicalgardening8371 THANKS 🙏
This is really challenging to grow in such a dry sandy condition. It will grow slowly but once it is established hope it will conserve water under it and will not face any problem. If possible mulching paper like polythene can be used at the base of the seedling so that top soil remain under cover and will not allow to dry off. More grass can be introduced on top soil which may help reserve/conserve some water in that dry condition.
Thank you bhai. I can always use your good suggestions.Thank you.
Can u make available one plant in india?
I tried. As normal person, I did not get permission from department of agriculture. Please contact nursary in Florida. Lara firm
This kinds of plantation is too highly riskes of wind damage....
Yes agree. We had no issue so far.
But you can try or use any kinds of antifungal medicine for fast growing.....& Soil looking likely indonesian rainforest....so are you belongs to Indonesia?!