Good to see all those plants growing -- you have a very nice collection of mango varieties! Based on your previous video, I bought a few seedlings from cocotropics239 about six months ago, and half of them have survived in pots (indoors in winter). I am in Zone 9B, Bay Area.
Love your mango collection. You picked some really good varieties and some I have not heard of. I'm looking to start growing mangos in containers and just picked up an M4 this past weekend. It's already a little beat up in less than a week so I'm taking precautions on giving it more shade. How often do you water your container mangos and do you just use water straight from the hose? I would love to see you give frequent updates on your mangos, especially interested in how the container mangos do vs the in-ground mangos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
The soil media is really key. 1:1:1 mixture of peat moss, decomposed granite, and perlite or pumice for container growing seems to work really well. I only have to water once a day in the summer (in the evening) from the hose and the mixture is very well draining yet holds moisture. No rot issues as I leave the organics (like composted mulch) on top of the soil only and not in the media near the roots. If you too are in the Phoenix area, I highly suggest giving your container and in-ground mango plants shade overhead to prevent leaf burn. I'm using 70% and it's helped them out dramatically.
I’m also in AZ and noticed out of the 7 mango trees I have planted, the ones that get the most sun are doing the best. With the exception of one taking it’s sweet ass time regardless of good sun.
Thanks! I got the sign markers (STARTOSTAR 30-Pack Metal Plant Labels Weatherproof Garden Markers,) off Amazon and used an oil-based paint pen. I have only had these for less than a year and so far the marker has not faded but the glossy black finish faded with hard water stains fairly quickly as irrigation spray hits them daily.
Is that a wood fence wall mounted into the ground.(Next to the coconut cream mango seedling). What is that called and from where did you get that. That is a great idea to give some shade to the plants. And it is neatly mounted into the ground.
It's a 4' x 2' Boardwalk Black Polypropylene Decorative Screen Panel. They sell them at my local Lowes in the garden area. I'm using it to block the late afternoon sun as my newly planted sweet almond bush is too young to do the job. I tapped a t post into the ground and secured the panel to the post with wire. It's UV stable so it should hold up for a long time.
Check out my video, Best Long-Term Soil Media for Container Plants. While this recipe provides fantastic drainage and no rot/mold, an even simpler mix I currently use is: 1 part peat moss, 1 part decomposed granite, and 1 part perlite or pumice. Extras I add to the mix are 1 tbsp of mycorrhizae and 1/4 cup of biochar. I sprinkle in some osmocote on top of the media for slow-release food and top dress with composted mulch
If you move, would you stay in AZ? I heard a few times you mentioning the idea of potentially moving. Are you planning on adding a greenhouse down the road?
You never know. I may downsize when I retire but that's a ways off. I have no definite plans but would stay in the same area. Now that I found the right container mix for tropicals, I really like growing them in pots. It's a nice feeling that I can take them with me if I ever do move and not have to start over. I have no plans for a greenhouse.
@@rarefruit2320 Yes my mix is mostly inert (peat moss, decomposed granite and perlite at equal volumes) which is why the plants don't ever rot in it no matter how much water they get. Here is the video: ruclips.net/video/5BK9miwTEj8/видео.html. This soil recipe is inspired by Gary Matsuoka's (Laguna Hills Nursery) teachings about perfect soil.
Good to see all those plants growing -- you have a very nice collection of mango varieties! Based on your previous video, I bought a few seedlings from cocotropics239 about six months ago, and half of them have survived in pots (indoors in winter). I am in Zone 9B, Bay Area.
Love your mango collection. You picked some really good varieties and some I have not heard of. I'm looking to start growing mangos in containers and just picked up an M4 this past weekend. It's already a little beat up in less than a week so I'm taking precautions on giving it more shade.
How often do you water your container mangos and do you just use water straight from the hose?
I would love to see you give frequent updates on your mangos, especially interested in how the container mangos do vs the in-ground mangos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
The soil media is really key. 1:1:1 mixture of peat moss, decomposed granite, and perlite or pumice for container growing seems to work really well. I only have to water once a day in the summer (in the evening) from the hose and the mixture is very well draining yet holds moisture. No rot issues as I leave the organics (like composted mulch) on top of the soil only and not in the media near the roots. If you too are in the Phoenix area, I highly suggest giving your container and in-ground mango plants shade overhead to prevent leaf burn. I'm using 70% and it's helped them out dramatically.
Thank you for the update
I’m also in AZ and noticed out of the 7 mango trees I have planted, the ones that get the most sun are doing the best. With the exception of one taking it’s sweet ass time regardless of good sun.
It is full sun or dappled shade?
@@0anant0 it’s full sun!
@@epigeneticnerd4244 Thanks!
Trying out a Manila in a 15 gallon pot I can bring in the house here in Tucson until I can get it big enough for the cold hopefully.
Nice collection! Where did you get the name signs from? Also, will the marker fade?
Thanks! I got the sign markers (STARTOSTAR 30-Pack Metal Plant Labels Weatherproof Garden Markers,) off Amazon and used an oil-based paint pen. I have only had these for less than a year and so far the marker has not faded but the glossy black finish faded with hard water stains fairly quickly as irrigation spray hits them daily.
@@EnlightenmentGarden thank you I will look into it
Is that a wood fence wall mounted into the ground.(Next to the coconut cream mango seedling). What is that called and from where did you get that. That is a great idea to give some shade to the plants. And it is neatly mounted into the ground.
It's a 4' x 2' Boardwalk Black Polypropylene Decorative Screen Panel. They sell them at my local Lowes in the garden area. I'm using it to block the late afternoon sun as my newly planted sweet almond bush is too young to do the job. I tapped a t post into the ground and secured the panel to the post with wire. It's UV stable so it should hold up for a long time.
hi what potting soil are you using and did any of the seedlings develop mold in the roots?
Check out my video, Best Long-Term Soil Media for Container Plants. While this recipe provides fantastic drainage and no rot/mold, an even simpler mix I currently use is: 1 part peat moss, 1 part decomposed granite, and 1 part perlite or pumice. Extras I add to the mix are 1 tbsp of mycorrhizae and 1/4 cup of biochar. I sprinkle in some osmocote on top of the media for slow-release food and top dress with composted mulch
cool I would like to try it, where did you get the decomposed granite? You buy it online or local here in AZ?
@@EnlightenmentGarden
If you move, would you stay in AZ? I heard a few times you mentioning the idea of potentially moving. Are you planning on adding a greenhouse down the road?
You never know. I may downsize when I retire but that's a ways off. I have no definite plans but would stay in the same area. Now that I found the right container mix for tropicals, I really like growing them in pots. It's a nice feeling that I can take them with me if I ever do move and not have to start over. I have no plans for a greenhouse.
What potting mix are you using? Did you do a vid on it?
@@rarefruit2320 Yes my mix is mostly inert (peat moss, decomposed granite and perlite at equal volumes) which is why the plants don't ever rot in it no matter how much water they get. Here is the video: ruclips.net/video/5BK9miwTEj8/видео.html. This soil recipe is inspired by Gary Matsuoka's (Laguna Hills Nursery) teachings about perfect soil.