Mango Planting & Mini Tour of Tropical Fruit Trees in the Fresno/Visalia Area.

[@rockers7889]

No flies or worms were harmed in the making of this video LOL. Very healthy soil

[@GreenJustin8]

This video is inspiring to see how much your trees have grown since this was taken. I see you have a passion fruit starting out in this video. Did you have plans to grow a passion fruit wall along your fence since you have the wire trellis? Think I've seen the trellis unused in your current videos.

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Thank you. Since the video, I have a passion fruit vine growing along a vertical trellis down my fence. The original trellis was meant for passion fruit vines, however, I abandoned that idea as the vines attach themselves to everything, including other nearby trees.

[@GreenJustin8]

@@TropicalCentralValley My backyard is very similar to yours. I have all of my trees along the walls. I was hoping to do a passion fruit wall too but all the trees are about 2-3 ft from the wall so I might have the same problem.

[@hadarahbatyah]

Exciting! All the best :) I hope it grows well for you!! Blessings :) Keep us posted.

[@makarasomm3143]

I just came across your channel. What an Awesome video, with lots of info. If you can show the pic of the bag of the amendments nutrient or list them out, it would be great. Where did you buy those nutrients at? Thank you.

[@TropicalCentralValley]

I actually have since made an updated video covering this topic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZaaeJyhZbGFjsU Unfortunately, there’s not many organic fertilizer options in the Central Valley, a bit ironic given the Central Valley is the agricultural capital of the world. In my case, while up in Northern California (in Santa Rosa), I had stopped by a fertilizer shop. I also obtained them through online merchants as well.

[@tavyfavorite1149]

Wow.... I never get tired of Watching your channel because you have amazing talent, asain American grow tropical fruits trees in the USA, I'm glad you keep repeated reminding us of how to grow your tropical fruits trees . do you know cherry grow in AZ climate?. I have a 20 ft jujube tree about 4 year old. It never produce any fruits but has lots of flowers drop. This year az weather is 113 in June, its entire trunk is damaging from the hot heat & direct sunlight. Termites and ants are eating through the living tissue of this tree. Really black ugly black trunk, t he leaves are beautiful glossy green, gives huge umbrella shape shade. How do you save this tree? I made shade screen house for this tree, apply iv organic paint for the past 4 months but it still getting worse. Shell I cut down this tree and start over. Hard to let go bc I've just learn how to graft GA-866 (hard to find this free scion)onto this tree. It finally produce new young shoot. But the black ugly mole continue

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Thank you. Many parts of Arizona have been known to grow tropicals successfully. Even in USDA Zone 9b region, the winters in Arizona typically never go below freezing, unlike the Central Valley, where we average 5 or more freezes per winter. One of the downsides is the Arizona sun. Although the sun in the Central Valley can get to 110°-115°F, we normally do not. For instance, it was 108°F, just a few days ago. For this, you may look into using shade fabric to give your trees some break from the intense sun. Specific to your jujube, it looks like you already used IV Organic to white wash the trunk. That’s really the best thing you can do. Beyond that, there’s not a lot that can be done. I’d cut back on the watering just a bit. See if you can lightly water it, but do it more often. This allows the roots to take its time up taking the water. Good luck.

[@mykvass]

amazing soil !

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Thank you

[@billsbackyard6545]

can you share more about what you added to the hole you dig before planting the tree did you also feed it the same in the container before planting

[@TropicalCentralValley]

I’ve actually made updated videos which goes further into the in ground planting/repotting of tropical fruit trees. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZaaeJyhZbGFjsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjLY4hqdrGkgZI

[@Lxr109]

just found your channel im also trying my hand in growing mangos in fresno. were you able to get fruit from your mango tree. nice garden!

[@TropicalCentralValley]

That’s awesome. I’m curious to see how others are growing mangoes in the Central Valley. Compared to other tropicals, I find mango to be slightly more challenging. My containerized Tommy Atkins and Van Dyke mangoes are showing pea-sized mangoes. The other mangoes, recently planted in the ground are sprouting flowers, however, I will be removing the flowers in the coming months. This should force the plants to establish their root system.

[@Lxr109]

@@TropicalCentralValley wow, yeah man i got 3 in 2 gal pots that i order from online. i'm still to scared to plant them in grown. watching your videos give me hope lol. thanks

[@franciscomejia7610]

Wow I'm down in Merced, I've fruited my mango for at least 5 years in a container. This year the fruits are turning yellow and falling off.

[@liontamer13]

I'm near Modesto 9b tried Mangos a few years back my Nan doc ma made it and made fruit first year die during next winter. Last year planted coconut cream and Valencia pride in containers sheltered between house and fence area grew a bit last summer and I covered with frost blankets. Both made it through the winter and now flowering. Should I let them make fruit or remove flowers and let them grow another year?

[@TropicalCentralValley]

As the trees are in containers, there’s really not a whole lot of root establishments the trees can do. That being the case, I suspect you may be able to get away with allowing the trees to fruit this year.

[@michsu]

Wish you the best but a lot of them are planted too close to each other. I'll try some of your ones that I don't have yet like the Tamarind =) that sounds like a good one.

[@michsu]

I live in the Whittier/Hacienda Heights Area. Here are the plants I'm trying to grow.. some successful and some didn't make it so I removed the pictures. It's doable in the inner parts of California (I'm about 45 min-1 hour from the beach); drive.google.com/open?id=0B4nhpYQVEPRXN09EMVNUeFFfNms

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Thank you. Actually, I wished I had planted them closer from the beginning. In the Valley, companion planting is a must, as the trees protect each other from the harsh environment. Additionally, this naturally allows the trees to be kept small while still being productive.

[@longtrinh1001]

Bought a mango tree today and the soil looks to be 50% sand. Online research says mango loves good drainage so I goes that makes sense. The soil in Phoenix is clay so when I plant my tree, I need to add a lot of sand. edit - I bought a coconut cream.....I like growing fruit trees whose fruit can not be bought or is better ripe on the tree

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Congratulations. For mangoes, if able to, 80% sandy loam soil would be better. The downside though, is moisture and nutrient retention. The trick is to balance out root aeration and moisture/nutrient retention. Specific to coconut cream mangoes, make to stake the branches heavily, as they are really weak.

[@jimmin]

Is that full sun? I’m planning to plant a Manila mango in Sacramento area and curious if it should be full sun with shade on very hot days or part sun?

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Specific to Manila mango, they can take our summer sun without issues. All other mango trees will need some shade during the summer for the first couple of years.

[@jimmin]

Thank you! Love all the videos and great advice!

[@TropicalCentralValley]

No problem. Good luck. Make certain to plant it after the last frost has hit, generally beginning of March, but keep an eye on the weather forecast.

[@maricelpagalan4528]

How big are your oldest mango trees? The one I got from Home Depot says it grows to 30 ft, but I'm skeptical. I'm also in the central valley zone 9b.

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Unless grown from seed and protected, the grafted trees do not reach more than 15 feet. The frost keeps them small...assuming they make it through the winters. With tropical trees in the Central Valley, we’re always going to be 2 steps forward and 1 step backwards due to our extreme environment. My biggest mangoes are the Lancetilla and the Kesar, both are container grown and reaching about 9 feet. The containers artificial restricts their growth, however, do not impact their fruit production.

[@samath3495]

What kind of soils brand brother? Can you show me? Sorry my English not perfect

[@TropicalCentralValley]

The brand really doesn’t matter. For many of my tropicals, I now use a 40% peat moss, 40% sand and 20% organic potting soil. Mix that with half native dirt.

[@samath3495]

Hi bong! Can we use potting soil for ground?

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Yes, though you’ll want to mix it along with peat moss and sand.

[@ekrokowski]

Where do you purchase your mango trees from? I am in a warm part of the SF Bay area and hoping to try my hand at them on the south side of my house.

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Unfortunately, the nearest tropical nursery is down in Los Angeles. My go to nursery is Mimosa - www.mimosala.com. However, for mango trees, Champa has the best selection - www.champanursery.com.

[@tsengvue6380]

which variety of mango is it that you can eat when the flesh is still green and it will tastes sweet... Is it the Keo savoy or the nam doc mai

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Both. The Thai varieties, including the Keo Savoy and Nam Doc Mai are typically consumed when green. They’re very crunchy and sweet. Very aromatic.

[@Iwantmytacos]

Nom doc Mai is sour when it’s green. Normally you wait until it turns yellow to eat this variety .... In Thailand this NDM serves with sweet sticky rice

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Interesting, that hasn’t been my experience. Although green, the flesh is crunchy and very sweet, almost Stevia sweet.

[@bartcarlson7725]

Do you have any mango trees for sale? Bart

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Unfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropicals. This is actually an older video. I recently made newer videos showing the ease of which mango trees are propagated, including from store bought mango fruits.

[@billsbackyard6545]

i am looking for a coconut cream mango

[@TropicalCentralValley]

On occasions, Mimosa or Champa Nursery carry them.

[@TropicalCentralValley]

KZbin deleted your most recent comment. I saw a glimpse of it in my notification panel. You had mentioned something about Mimosa Nursery.

[@Okorokanze2000]

Try lara farms Miami. They don't have coconut cream at present but they have other mangos at cheap 45 and 65 for more popular variety. And they ship to California.

[@reyn66]

Too much organic mix. I predict the roots will rot within the next two years. What works for Arizona might not work in your area. Just my thought.

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Lalo Alvarez Thank you for the input. I had thought about that as well. My strategy is to watch my watering and to ensure proper aeration. I pondered with planting them in mostly sandy soil, however, the trade off would be the unnecessary water waste as well as issues with nutrient uptake of the plant.

[@reyn66]

​@@TropicalCentralValley, Keep us posted on their success.

[@TropicalCentralValley]

Will do.