Sweet Tart Mango Tree: A Taste of the Tropics
The Sweet Tart Mango Tree offers a delightful and unique mango experience right in your own backyard. This grafted tree produces mangoes with a distinct sweet and tart flavor profile, making it a favorite among fruit enthusiasts. The mango is a relatively new variety, developed in Florida, and is a hybrid of Indian origin. Its exceptional taste and manageable size make it perfect for home gardens in warmer climates.
Imagine harvesting your own fresh mangoes with a candy-like tartness balanced by a rich sweetness. The flesh of this mango is orange, fiberless, and offers a unique fruit cake flavor. As it ripens, the flesh transforms into a warm golden hue, indicating peak sweetness and flavor. This mango provides a delightful alternative to traditional mango varieties.
Benefits of Growing a Sweet Tart Mango Tree:
- Enjoy fresh, homegrown mangoes with a unique flavor.
- Grafted tree ensures faster fruiting (2-3 years).
- Manageable size (10-15 feet) suitable for home gardens.
- Fiberless flesh for a smooth and enjoyable eating experience.
- Adds beauty and tropical flair to your landscape.
This grafted mango tree arrives approximately 1 foot tall in a 6″ pot, ready to be planted in your garden or kept in a container. With proper care, you’ll be enjoying delicious mangoes in just a few years. The Sweet Tart mango is most appreciated by growers in the southern USA.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How long will it take for my Sweet Tart Mango Tree to produce fruit? Typically, grafted Sweet Tart Mango Trees will begin producing fruit within 2-3 years after planting.
- What is the ideal size pot for planting if I want to keep it container? Start with a pot that is at least 12-18 inches in diameter and depth. As the tree grows, you may need to transplant it into a larger container.
- What kind of fertilizer should I use for my Sweet Tart Mango Tree? Use a balanced fertilizer specifically formulated for fruit trees. Follow the instructions on the fertilizer packaging for application rates.
- How much sunlight does my Sweet Tart Mango Tree need? Sweet Tart Mango Trees thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Is the Sweet Tart Mango Tree cold hardy? This mango tree is best suited for warmer climates and is not very cold hardy. It is recommended for USDA zones 9-11. If you live in a colder climate, you can grow it in a container and bring it indoors during the winter months.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.