Dr. Richard Campbell Reveals His Best Advice on Mangos & Picks Favorites

PART 2 of 2: We take you on part 2 of our visit to the private grove & estate that is home to Dr. Richard Campbell, Ph.D. & his family in Homestead, FL.
If you haven't yet watched part 1, you can find that here: • World's Best Mango Tou...
We felt honored to be invited into his personal grove collection, filled with history & the tastiest/most complex-flavored mango varieties that Richard, himself, carefully crafted with his own grafting hands during his days working as a curator at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens in Coral Gables.
These days, when he's not working with the Ciruli Brothers, he's working on projects of his own, with the help of his grown sons & you will get to hear a bit about his intentions & approach in both of the parts. He plays an important role in the "Fruit Hunters" documentary & has written a wide range of publications. If you have ever been in search of grafting videos or pruning videos or anything else fruit tropical fruit tree related, you have likely seen Dr. Campbell's work. He is a legend, or as we call him "The Mango Master." Stick around for part 2, where Dr. Campbell talks about establishing a young tree, rules on setting fruit in early years & his favorite mango varieties. We will also be wrapping up the next video with the most incredible mango tasting we've ever had in our lives & some gorgeous drone footage!
Here is a recent write-up to give you an extra glimpse into his recent acclaims: bit.ly/2u2QGm9
Also with us on this mini-tour is our fruit hunting KZbinr friend, Matt Reece, along with his wife, Julie & his son Owen. You can find the whole family over at his channel: What's Ripening? bit.ly/2tCd1V7
We are experimenting with several mango varieties in our farm, 30 miles north of Tampa & have also installed many Mango trees for our clients in the surrounding area. To learn about our services and nursery inventory, you can find that here: www.greendreamsfl.com
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[@sarahs.9340]

Pure heaven to listen to a master talk about his craft & love what he does & the tips he gives. Ahhh.

[@vickyvanvliet]

Fantastic video and so much great information! Life well lived with much more to come for the whole family!

[@euricegomez4048]

Thank you Pete for bring us along and Dr. Richard Campbell for allowing us the viewers into your beautiful personal space... god bless you all ❤️

[@rahulkapoor3574]

He is what you can say The Maestro....pure knowledge and Pure and Crude Experience and his son hats off buddy..you are on right path.

[@ageofempiresriseofrome3666]

You can tell he's an expert just from the way he answers the questions. He's thought a lot about these things already.

[@razorman77]

Love your videos and the subtle background music is a lovely touch.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Taavit Cit-Ananda - thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoy!

[@suzannabradley3576]

Thanks for sharing video Pets!

[@WoogieBoogie96]

I aways enjoy Dr Campbell's instructional videos. Thanx Doc!

[@wcardenas78]

Thank you for this video Pete. He is the master. The OG of mangoes

[@MrKiet76]

I like Dr Campbell he's down -2- earth kinda guy! He would be the one I can trust as for advise goes. And I've been around a lot of people!

[@thefrugivoreanimal]

Third time watching this videos! This human is a bless to paradise!

[@caleblivaudais7573]

Absolutely Love to see this.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Thanks! 😊

[@felixthefoxMEXICO]

so wholesome!

[@ourkidstropicalnurserylarr7257]

Great Video Thank You for Sharing . Sherry & Larry Shatzer ,

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Thanks guys!

[@neverrmind3492]

Dr ur the best mango man thanks a lots about ur informathions

[@desgoulding7154]

LOVE THE VIDEOS I am retired and grow from seed as in Law enforcement all working life till having bad accident like growing Mangoes. I wish I had some different Mangoes like you have. I have Keningston pride that is it twenty in all 10 in pots and 10 in ground. God Bless thank you and your family

[@audreyasbey3745]

Wow. Just WOW. I’d love a grafting class from you. I’m growing 36 varieties and falling at grafting. Just subscribed and binge watching.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Awesome, thanks Audrey! Sounds like you have a nice selection started 👏🏻

[@orlandogardener]

more than that now

[@myrnajames1460]

I am salivating watching you cut up those mangos

[@yolo_burrito]

I haven’t had as many as this guy but Po Pyu Kalay aka Lemon Meringue mango is fantastic.

[@abieraymond7797]

Hey Pete great stuff as always. You owe it to yourself to do a video on Alex Salazars place in Palm Beach County. Tropical acres farms. He’s by far the most educated, well spoken knowledgeable mango growers I’ve ever heard from, and he grows of 300 varieties of mangos.

[@nonnoziccardy4353]

Now I want a mango tree🙏 You are killing me, great informative video again Pete!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Need to build a cold frame 😉

[@nonnoziccardy4353]

So are you saying if I want to grow mangoes I will need a cold frame?

[@yapacreation]

very effective

[@TrickyVickey]

Everything I learn about feeding and watering Mangos is after the tree is established that they absolutely thrive off of neglect but if you want maximum production & high quality fruit the branches & especially the foliage must not be neglected.

[@jeff6899]

Finally picked up an Orange Sherbet mango tree today !

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Congrats! Great addition 🥭

[@jeff6899]

@@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL Blessings, friend ! If I am in FLA anytime in the near future, I will have to look you & your nursery up !

[@MagnificentHomesteading]

It is great to see how other people organize their homesteads.

[@GerardGibney3]

Dr. Campbell is the man.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

TheVoiceofReason 1 yes he is!

[@conniefrye4401]

Wonderful !

[@wienerrouzeau4831]

Thank for all the good work. I moved to Fl 4 years ago and started on the mango production in my backyard. I would like to know what is the black stuff Dr Campbell put on the trunk of the tree and for what purpose?

[@CUCHIE68]

Good Afternoon. I have 3 purchased grafted Mango trees which I have purchased from our local Plant Nursery. A Carrie, Coconut Cream & Peach Cobbler. Carrie is the Oldest at 4 years of age & she is almost 10ft tall & has fruited already, purchased her in a 3 gal container & recently the other 2 varieties. The Coconut Cream & Peach Cobbler are at an estimated 4ft tall. We live in Zone 9B SW Florida. I also recently have grown FROM SEED after eating an Ataulfo Mexican Mango & Hayden (or what I believe it to be being so Fushia & Yellow in skin color). These were 2 delicious, incredible Mangos that I just had to grow.. My Ataulfo is 3.5 ft tall & the Hayen is 8ft & strong. I am being told now that I should cut them down, because it would be "POT LUCK", to see what kind of fruit if any would grow from it. I was sadden to hear that, but I would like to graft on the Strong 8ft tree, that is cropped beautifully. I would love to create, a Cocktail Style of a tree with part of the Carrie, Coconut & possibly the Ataulfo, but that was from see. Can you please help guide me in the right direction as my trees are so beautiful the from seed. Not looking for an Ornamental tree, we would love Fruit from it....Thank You So Very Much, Maria.....

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

CUCHIE68 it will eventually fruit but you can't guarantee what you get, just like a kid. You could graft a cocktail tree but that's definitely not the preferred root stock and each mango has its own growth habits. Controlling vigor and growth would probably be quite difficult. That's a tough choice, maybe wait to see the fruit.

[@WizBoots]

Cool. Your property is a canvas. You can color it completely green with grass or create a true work of art. Cheers.

[@arafineric2565]

queen of fruit

[@agatocle11]

Bellissimo....... grazie 😊

[@EddieMunozep]

You mentioned Mango Root pruning for a month. What does this entail? Also is there any resources for growing mangos for those of us who live in Southern California? For example soil is like concrete when dry and slippery and mushy when wet. I live in Visita, California. Obrigado.

[@brianjensen7977]

coconut cream mango sounds so good i wanna cry. shouldn't watch these videos before bed

[@KeikoBushnell]

Omg I wanna visit some badly and I don’t even like Florida that much. I’d go across the country for those mangos!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

These are some of the best mangoes in the world 🙌

[@balunagaraj]

I'm growing a Mango orchard in India for over 20 years and was afraid to cut down the branches and slowly over a period of time my yields have dropped drastically. Ours is a semi arid area in Telangana state and I let my mangoes ripen on the trees. I don't use any sort of chemical inputs and use only cow manure and urine. My trees have started to recover and those trees which have been somewhat pruned have many big fruits on them. So I'm encouraged and learnt lots from Dr Campbell and have started heavy pruning on my old unproductive trees. Many of my mangoes don't fruit every year. Would like to know if same is the case over there in Florida.

[@LadyGoza]

What kind of space do I need for my coconut cream mango? And what direction should it be planted? I have a space on the south side and west side of my house.

[@dostuffwithniki6250]

whoa allspice is cool!

[@rodolfoamil3150]

Our Guimaras mango i think is the best mango when it comes to taste.

[@Rameshchittal]

Dr Campbell my hats off to you. I am from Bombay India, one of family owns a Alphonso mango grove on acres of land. But what you are are doing on 1/2 acre lot is just mesmerizing . Been watching all your lovely videos, get the biggest kick when you pick on your handsome son, who is a great sport. 😂😂 Perhaps this is not the right format. I have a question about. How deep a grafted mango tree I got on line be buried in a pot. How much of a trunk should be under the soil in a pot for 3 feet high tree.And what is the size of the first pot, as I live in 6B-7 zone. Your advice will be cherished 🙏🙏

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

I don’t think you’ll catch Dr Cambell in this comment thread. He is the man! I wound never bury any of the tree or graft. In my experience that’s the biggest failure of new plantings.

[@lourdesmacdonald8580]

Love your videos. I live in Miami and I'm working on building an edible garden around my property. Your videos are very informative. Can you explain what "Flush" Means? Thank you.

[@CarnutMM]

Lourdes MacDonald flush is when the tree puts out new leaves.

[@elazeem]

Flush when mango puts a new set of leaves, mango usually leaves in flushes, like multiple leaves at the same time

[@tannishalennon7117]

Hi, big fan of your videos. Just bought 6 acres in georgia zone 8 and I want to create my own food forest. I don't know where to start or how to start. Any advice on where to start? what kind of fruit trees can I grow besides apples, pears. Also what kind of avocado and root crop besides potatoes and what kind of citrus trees can be grown. Where can I purchase these.

[@josel.6928]

What are those black tapes on the trunks? What are they for?

[@fredbasset3379]

HELLO RICHARD... COULD U PLZZZZ.... WHEN U HARVEST D MANGOESFROM.D TREE U GOT FROM. MALAYSIA??? I WANT TO SEE WHICH VARIETY THAT IS... THANK U VERY MUCH... GOD BLESS!!

[@growingwithjake]

any advice for growing mangos in Tucson Arizona

[@HsingSun]

Thank you for your video. Is your farm in South Florida, what city? Do you sell a grafting mango tree?

[@americancubangardener]

What kind of parafilm tape you use????

[@jasonburke4724]

They seem to be planted fairly close. How many meters apart are most of them?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Jason Burke this is a high intensity planting with 7-9ft spacing. These trees require regular pruning to maintain the system.

[@keeslocksmiths8407]

🙏

[@rodolfoamil3150]

Do you have the Philippine mango variety?

[@zahedhossain6736]

Do you have the you tube channel of Dr. Richard Campbell ??

[@nuaryahaya7607]

hi... you should try the sweet mango in the world called “HARUM MANIS” from Perlis, Malaysia. Only soil from Perlis give good mango variety...

[@jasonburke4724]

Just noticed that it is very shady in the mango orchard. Was that just the time of day or is it like that always?

[@tanyag488]

Thanks so much for the educational video! We started growing a mango tree from a seed in the West half of NC. Because of the chilly winters it's been growing in pots/large tub so I can keep it inside during the winter. We almost ended up with a stunted tree but thankfully I moved it into a big tub in time and it's back to flourishing - I hope! I haven't done anything special...just organic banana peels and organic egg shells mixed in a couple times a year. I would love to send you a few photos and get your feedback on what stage we're in and what have you if you have a minute...if it's ok to get your email? This is our 1st mango, knew nothing about growing them, and it's the only plant that's survived my black thumb past 2 years so I'm very protective over it. Thank you :)

[@thepincushionman7063]

Nice! I have some in NC that I put in a small heated Greenhouse during the Winter.

[@FLIPPER1439]

Subbed 👍 I need help. I have grown 2 mango trees in my Earth Box in my Lanai..from seeds. One is over 2ft..the other is over 3ft. Both just have stem each..loaded with leaves. I wanted to plant outside, but concerned..I’ll kill them. I’ve noticed the North West side of my house seems very good..for growing as I’ve grown green peppers 🌶 with no problem. Do you suggest..transplanting into a large bucket, or pot..and just keep inside? Also eventually graft one from the other one? I live in Central Florida..Kissimmee,Fl. It is now May 18, 2020 I really need to transplant these trees..in order to get them to fill out and to even get a trunk rather then stems..filled with leaves. I’ve done very little..over the 2 years..put egg 🥚 shells in the dirt. Pls reply..thank you so much

[@SabbirKhan-fy8fo]

Top 3 mango varities of Dr Campbell?

[@markhigginson9646]

Any recommendation of where in Homestead i could go to buy some good mango trees? Also want to buy lychee, and sugar apple. I'm near Naples.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Hey Mark! Pine island nursery would be your best bet.

[@kathyreese4052]

Or possibly Echo in north Fort Myers

[@iamremy-kl3xm]

do you all sell graft wood? scions?

[@loretotecson2863]

How can i order scions on that red mango of urs? Im from philippines

[@SanGerman59Holguin79]

What does Dr. Campbell uses instead of inorganic fertilizer and how much per tree and how often?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Bruno E. Santos chicken manure and only a half cup each tree in spring.

[@chaselex]

What variety of mango is the first dwarf mango your talking about

[@marcdoyle8577]

What are you using for your super dwarf rootstock?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Marc Doyle I can ask Dr Cambell next month.

[@frankcastaneda3543]

@@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL ha ha still waiting for the name of the darf root stuck

[@MarcellaSmithVegan]

Does he sell seeds or plants?

[@Nobility209]

Hello, am wondering how would you or Dr. Richard Campbell control fruit flies organically?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

They aren’t a problem with mangoes. Normally fruits affected get individually bagged.

[@cokocoko8359]

And whats the Name form his best Mango Strain !?

[@cokocoko8359]

Whats his Second Favorite Fruit !? 11:01min , i cant hear it good !?

[@tiarawall9116]

I tried a lot of time to do graf, but always fail, do you have class how to do graf

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

No, just lots of videos. I hope to offer in person education one day.

[@lieblee3063]

I live in Louisiana how do I go about ordering some mangoes?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

LIeb Lee hello! You can register through the mango men website. When they start harvesting in Spring they ship all over the county.

[@antoinelusamba7015]

Is Dr Richard still a live?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Yes

[@MrNickjberry]

I used turface a little as a bonsai medium but over time it softened into a thick clay goop, and was not stable long term. Be careful using that to fill air pockets.

[@WhatsRipening]

mo mangos! Can't wait til mine grow up! Sorry my kid was kinda loud during the tasting, woops :)

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

What's Ripening? Lol, no worries- it's was an exciting day for everybody!

[@pdztv3963]

How to fix stunted mango trees?

[@antonioskongos1397]

Does he sell some of his mango variety trees ?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

No, unfortunately he doesn’t sell any trees.

[@USDNC23]

How I can order mango from you dr

[@Suokcaz]

topping doesn't always increase trunk stability.

[@baomichael]

what was the name of mangoes from Saigon 1858? thank you for AWESOME VIDEO

[@easyingles9883]

Can you graft a mango on an avocado root stock

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

No, they are not compatible.

[@martinburdick7119]

Can I visit your farm

[@KeikoBushnell]

Can I get some sent to ca anyhow?!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

You can email them for next season.

[@annmarieolsenpacnw]

so many delicious mango varieties, so little room :(

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Ann Mae - dilemmas, sheesh! 😬😂

[@paulhegg1723]

How can we buy mangoes from him?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Paul Hegg - [e-mail]

[@matthewmcguire2124]

Why ripen off of the tree? Thanks, like your videos.

[@jamerican_usnavy]

Where in Homestead is this?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Chris Oneil S good question. I think Redlands, but not positive.

[@jamerican_usnavy]

Pete Kanaris GreenDreamsFL ... has he written a book on how to grow mangos?

[@kenroll7578]

I have really enjoyed watching your videos. They are well made. I am in the Tampa Bay Rare Fruit Council. I am working on a Mango list to help new people to mango's make good choices. Would you be willing to look at it and help make it a little better based on your experience? I can email it to you.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Ken Roll thank you! Sure email it over. Dr Campbell is coming to stay at my farm next month, we'll hopefully be working together on a HUGE project next year. I'm friends with Paul Zmoda and John Starnes from the Tampa RFC.

[@markhigginson9646]

I have a tree grown from seed and unfortunatelly the mangos are turpentine tasting. Is it possible to graft another mago to it to get better tasting mangoes or should i just cut it down and start over with a grafted tree?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Yes, I would graft onto that as a root stock. You would hard prune and top work the tree. I’ll be making an updated grafting video this weekend.

[@d.mcpherson8724]

Question, did he say that he uses chicken manure for fertilizer?

[@KeikoBushnell]

Hey I’m guessing you know this bc you are the master, But I saw my ex one time bite into a mango that I had cut in half before I cut the squares and flipped it inside out to eat he just fit right into it -skin and all.... I was like “no what are you doing?!!! Don’t eat the skin!!” Then I actually looked into it and lake most fruits and vegetables a lot of the nutrients are in the skin and some of the mangoes I bought are way too tough to eat the skin but I always wash them really good and if it’s tender enough I just eat it it’s actually not even bad at all but people just normally don’t and I had never tried it until heated and I researched it now I eat the skin all the time and less it’s just happens to be tough. I heard about the stop bothering people but I’ve never had it affect me and also I don’t think it’s on the skin so much is just the stem/maybe seed.... if I’m not mistaken...? Omg those look toooo good!...i would work for mangoes 😍LOL ...for real though I think I would

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Mangoes are related to poison ivy. I never get near the skin or I severely break out and swell up. I’ve heard of people eating it in other countries but that’s not for everyone. There is also a huge difference between a grocery store mango and home grown.

[@SoCalTropicalgardener]

I apologize if this was asked already but I don’t see that it has. I am confused a little on the topic of how early to allow my mango trees to fruit? I have 3. One has very poor vigor so I won’t let that one fruit. The two others flush out 3-6 times per year. Once I saw this video earlier this season I began tipping. One of the two with good vigor stands about belly button height and is just now throwing it’s first blossoms. I only bought and planted this ‘Fruit Punch’ this past spring in my zone 10a garden. It flushed 3 times since I put it in the ground. Should I let it try to fruit or should I remove the fruit at Pea size?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

If the tree is too small, it could cause the tree to become stunted. Cutting the small, pea-sized fruits once formed can increase the vigor for the next year and then it should be fine to allow the tree to fruit

[@LadyGoza]

Why is stunting bad? I have a coconut cream mango that is about 6 ft tall, one straight branch, and I want to keep it small for my space.

[@HaibTshajHaib]

I'm just scare of snakes. Those holes are good spot for snakes to hide.

[@veganchiefwarrior6444]

its mangolini

[@rustyfox2794]

This is the third of your videos about mangoes that I've watched, and I love them. Your no nonsense, straightforward presentation is very refreshing on KZbin. I'm very impressed with your orchard! I've been living in the Philippines since 2015, and spent 18 months living and working in India before that. I was so disappointed with the mangoes in India. The favourite type there tasted like mouldy cheese to me! It was a long, slender yellow fruit. I tried about eight varieties, and only one was similar to the mangoes I'd eaten growing up in Australia. Now in the Philippines there are more of the sweet mangoes that I like, but they also grow another variety which they pick green and pickle, and eat on a stick. Definitely not to my taste!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Rusty Fox Dr Campbell is the man! You will definitely see more of him on my channel.

[@jmodi8087]

Seriously? where did you taste Indian mangoes? and what varieties?

[@kenroll7578]

I will. What is you email address?

[@geriannroth449]

Why does Richard pick the fruit & ripen off the tree i always heard there is nothing sweeter than a tree ripen fruit.

[@timd4925]

it sounds like a baby is talking non stop in the background

[@FLIPPER1439]

You have a 💥pretty wife and good looking kids 💥 All so there’s a huge fruit..with a lot of spiky type bumps on it..you showed at the end here? What is this..and how can I get a plant 🌱 and fruit?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Hello! Maybe soursop? Jackfruit?

[@speedygonzalez8431]

after 20 yrs of full time effort growing mangoes in so. fl., I gave up, no tropical fruit will produce good flavor in Florida, not even close to those of s. e. Asia..

[@SabbirKhan-fy8fo]

Top 3 mango varities of Dr Campbell?