World's Best Mango Tour & Tasting with Dr. Richard Campbell (The Mango Master)

PART 1 of 2: We take you on a trip to the private grove estate of Dr. Richard Campbell, Ph.D. & his family in Homestead, FL. We were 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. His son, Thiago Campbell, is also featured in this clip. 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
If you would like information on purchasing his Mangos, you can contact him at [e-mail]
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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[@georgegreek834]

It’s videos like these, content like yours that allows people like me to be successful in gardening who don’t have anyone to ask questions for advice on how or what to do. Seriously, thank you so much for providing the rest of us with such great knowledge!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Glad to share George! I’m very happy to hear this is helped you out.

[@bigg368]

Wow, the garden is amazing looking in that drone shot at the end. I love it. Gorgeous palms.

[@TheNaveed787]

What a beautiful garden ... absolutely love the garden. Great wealth of information. Great job in growing the garden. Thank you Dr Campbell and Pete for making this video.

[@hgf334]

I live in Western Australia and have found this very helpful. It was well presented, informative and professional. Thankyou Dr Campbell and son Tiago, Pete Kanaris and those that made this video possible.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Johnny Rocket thank you! We'll definitely be following up with Dr Cambell next year. I'm also trying to contract him on a large mango panting.

[@Pepesplants]

Why would anyone give this video a thumbs down? This is very inspirational! Thanks Richard and Pete. THUMBS UP!!

[@ggagle]

Thanks for sharing an interesting perspective . Look forward to seeing pt. 2!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

g gagle thank you! Dr Cambell is a wealth of information.

[@ben_mango]

definitely really cool, thanks for sharing

[@WhatsRipening]

the mango master dropping knowledge! awesome video, can't wait to see the tasting

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

What's Ripening? This was an epic stop! Can't wait for next year:)

[@EpicYardFarm]

Thank you so much for taking and posting these videos with Dr Richard Campbell! It is amazing and I have learned so much!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Epic Yard Farm - Its my honor. I can't overstate that enough. & I'm happy to hear that YOU are getting some good info out of it!

[@EpicYardFarm]

I am always so thankful for everyone taking the time to put out these amazing content! I went out this morning and tip pruned my Bailey's Marvel mango so it can start to develop a stronger branch frame work!

[@1994abbygirl]

A wealth of information! Amazing place!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

1994abbygirl ❤️❤️❤️

[@SansaStarkofWinterfell]

Wow, this is spectacular! So wonderful! 🌱Be Blessed ღ 🌼

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Sansa Stark - we FEEL blessed!

[@jeff6899]

Wow. Great place. Terrific video; nicely produced. "That's the tree that put me to college." How often you hear that ? ;) 3 terrific Doctor Campbell's. This guy...and Dr. Colin Campbell/Dr Thomas Campbell, authors of the classic bk, The China Study...Thx, Pete !

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Jeff - thanks & glad we were able to share it all with you! I know some people just want the 'how-to's', but sometimes it's the conversations like those that we feel need some spotlight. I'm grateful I got the chance to show the personal side of his work.

[@JH-ce9lv]

This is fantastic. Thankyou for sharing. I am in Australia and growing 6 varieties from seed in my backyard. My trees are 3 years old. You are such an inspiration and have given me lots of ideas. Thanks heaps....Jan

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Jan H thank thank you! 🙏

[@kristophersmith6724]

This info is priceless!

[@izzyisidle]

So much great information. Wonderful video.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Cathy Sanders thank you!

[@merrymakersinc.7404]

I have so much to learn! (Sigh) Thanks to Dr. Campbell for his time and sharing his expertise. Looking forward to tmrw. I didn't catch what made the rainy season difficult either. Maybe you could recap as a third video? Thank you Pete another good one.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

This was one of my favorites! The heavy rains can knock the young mangoes off the tree, their rainy season started early this year.The flavor can also be watered down with the rain.

[@edagregorio9784]

Amazingly beautiful mango orchard I'm from the Philippines and i love mangoes. We also have different varieties of mangoes here. God bless

[@junesproat6893]

I also live in West Australia just love your documentaries on Mangoes so informative hoping to improve my domestic garden mango trees Thank you

[@WebSurfingIsMyPastime]

Pete, were looking forward to an update with Dr Campbell.

[@katrinaharvey9952]

I like the idea of rocks to store heat. I live in Florida.

[@CC-gy5zp]

Love this old Florida bohemian style- beautiful place. I didn't catch what makes it hard or what becomes a lot of work during the rainy season? Might be an obvious answer.. not sure. I could listen/learn from his knowledge and stories for hours. Thx for sharing.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

C C me too this place was great! He is referring too the heavy rains knocking mangoes off the trees. The rain will also affect the flavor of the fruit.

[@CC-gy5zp]

Oh wow. very interesting. Thank you.

[@Pay-It_Forward]

very interesting

[@claracarreno4172]

Where we may get the cutting for grafting? I would appreciate the information. Thank you Dr Campbell for sharing your knowledge.

[@annmarieolsenpacnw]

THIS. IS. FANTASTIC.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Ann Mae I know right?!? I'm going back this weekend.

[@annmarieolsenpacnw]

straight down 75 and over AA? someday you will have to stop at my place off x191.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Ann Mae we take 41 and skip AA normally. Maybe next week on our way back up, the 18th?

[@annmarieolsenpacnw]

ill be here!!! i will message you on fb.

[@inspiredlife9315]

Wow, nice to know there is a tree grown from seed from Malaysia.

[@DoDasDew]

Love the videos, love your farm. I'm in the Fort Myers area and really hope i can get to see your farm in person sometime. I plan on organically growing a lot of mangos amongst many other things in the future so I'm really curious about a few things Dr. Campbell discuses in these videos- 12:35 maybe its just me but he seemed a little careful with his words when saying ' no herbicides, insecticides, synthetic fertilizer ' ? Does he use some type of (OG?) fungicide to control things like anthracnose or powdery mildew? ?,,,, his fruit look perfect ! I think we all know longterm use of copper in the same area es no bueno; and i wouldn't think he would do that? but I'm curious what does he do if anything at all ? leading to my other question- somewhere he talked about how 'once i can get the tree to bloom i can control it from there on'.. I'm kinda paraphrasing ? but I'm very curious about what he means exactly when saying something like that. Does that mean ensuring fruitset? Flower loss prevention regiments? Hopefully not doing something like ALOT of those longan farmers in Homestead area.. forcing flower induction with gnarly nasty chemicals... Any info is greatly appreciated! Thanks for the videos

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

DoDasDew I'm pretty sure Dr Cambell uses nothing on his trees. I saw no signs of any chemicals or fertilizers, he definitely had some clean fruit. As far as the pruning went I believe he was talking about controlling vigor through pruning. He also mentioned letting some trees fruit young to help control vigor. I'm familiar with the nasty practice longan growers are using in homestead, this was very different.

[@ChistianJabari]

Would you happen to know what variety of Mango the $100 Japanese Mango is?

[@nicholasvamvakos6030]

They use Irwin and treat them.

[@rubelraj3059]

I love mango

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

rubel raj bro! Can’t wait for next years mango season 😬

[@geriannroth449]

I am curious what is tanglewood he said its used as a prevention against ants & some other pest. I have heard of using vaseline as a coating right around the trunk probably a band of 4 -5" as a stop to crawling suckibg insects is tangle wood similar?

[@cleytoncabral8616]

Dr Campbell pronounces Tiago's name like we do in Brazil. Mangos are well beloved here in my region in Brazil (Pantanal). There is a neighborhood called mango, reson being is that, pretty much every house has a mango tree and when there is property without a mango tree, his neighbor has at least 2 or 3 mango trees lol.

[@djchancla2451]

I love mango too. Will they grow well in zone 10 So Cal

[@theespinozagrove]

Insanely cool guy

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Agreed! Dr Cambell is the man 👊

[@SanGerman59Holguin79]

I would like to know what variety of coconut palm showing at the beginning of this video?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Bruno E. Santos I believe he said dwarf Fiji.

[@salinawhite7669]

@@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL WHAT PART WHERE are you at in Florida I LIKE THIS LAND

[@fishmanroly7450]

@@salinawhite7669 homestead Florida

[@rafiqa11]

when the leaf starts getting dry/brittle, then the stem, is it disease?

[@LarsOliverMuff]

5:50 💥 No power tools. That is amazing! Footprint 👣 jealousy 😇🙃😉

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

larolimu - he's a cool dudefor sure 😎

[@tux2930]

How is the Manzanillo mango?

[@canadatamilvlog5561]

Super

[@HsingSun]

Thank you for your video. Should you cover the man made sink hole?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Is it Bahamian (from the Bahamas) or Bohemian style?

[@shivamaraj7055]

What can I use for existing ants on mango trees?

[@nothingincommon]

Trying to get a hold of them via email. No joy! Was hoping to plant many of these varieties after the hurricane knocked over many of my trees here in homestead.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

NothingInCommon they've had a hectic Summer with work and storms. I'd try them again this winter and hope for spring. They sell fruit not trees. You would have a much better chance of scoring trees through a commercial nursery .

[@nothingincommon]

Thanks for the info. Its a shame :( All the popular nurseries down here have mainstream varieties. I was looking for some of these specialty newer ones. Thanks again .. Great videos!

[@kariiremiriam2266]

What's that wrapped thing around the stem? Thanks

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Probably tanglefoot or something similar to prevent insects from climbing up the trunk

[@beckydamamaswan2468]

When Dr. Campbell talks about nitrogen in the soil it makes me sad (chemistry subject anxiety)😢 thinking about chemical effects in raring fruit trees. Is there a way they accommodate live tour at their farm?

[@curtisbeste3276]

can campbell's mangos be purchased for out of state delivery?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Possibly, but I think they’re sold out for the season.

[@baomichael]

what is best tip for transplanting trees thank you

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Michael Nguyen root pruning the tree before transplanting helps greatly.You should do a third of the tree ring every 3-5 days. They should also have 70% of the foliage removed to help from drying out.

[@sreynaexotica5421]

Where r you guys located? And when do you sell mangoes?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Sreyna Exotica my farm is located just north of tampa. Mango season typically starts in May down here. Unfortunately I’m a little too far north for reliable mango production.

[@jeff6899]

Is that the hamelia patens firebush or another variety ? Your production is even getting better...so clear on this one, my dog kept barking & circling when hearing the dog in the backgrd...he couldn't figure it out :)

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Jeff - it's the true Hamelia patens (native) - he had it popping up all over his yard. I filmed it, but Mel said we had too much footage so some of it had to go. Yes, too funny with the dog barking. Sometimes, you just have to roll with it. Glad to hear it entertained your pup!

[@jeff6899]

Pete...It is also native to Mexico, south of us here in Phx, I believe, so apparently has a wide range ! Also use the tanglefoot here; mostly for woodpecker damage, of course. Good to know of all the insect applications !

[@garrycole9187]

Does he water his mangoes or just rely on what the weather provides?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Garry Cole good question. I'm going back this weekend so I'll ask. I didn't see any signs of irrigation.

[@emmanfrancisco5598]

The Best and sweetest Mangoes in the world is from Guimaras Philippines

[@RasDrew72]

Lmk if it works for you. Does wonders for my food forest

[@Okorokanze2000]

Hi , I’m Sam with the greenest thumb and a major dirt pounder lol and I’m a serial mango killer. I have killed a few mango trees and seedlings . Should have watched a video on planting mango years ago because I planted them the same way I plant my other trees. Half native soil and half soil amendments which is an absolute no, no and hell no with mangos. Lesson learned and I just conducted a funeral service last week for a Manila mango last week( Pete is rolling over on the floor- lhao- "off all the mango varieties, this fool planted a Manila seedling from homedepot" lol well I have big plans if that one survives- multi graft. Wish me luck this time around. 😆

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

This comment made my day!! Thanks man 👊👊🤣

[@vlogtheory4016]

I see he has some dogs there. Best security he got there

[@writersamikhan]

I am from India, I want few plants of the tree, the same mango you pick under the tree at the 7nth minute of the video. Here is minimum temperature 15 and maximum 40, I already have a mango garden but it's time to plan one another mango garden, please help to get the plant if possible.

[@rendotvcalifornia38]

You can find the best sweet Mango in the Philippines. Especially in Davao Province.

[@NIcaeaacademy]

The proof is at the end of the video! He knows what he's talking about with that table of mango's

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

NIcaeaacademy - you saw that, huh? It was a highlight just being next to them all (& him, too.)

[@RasDrew72]

Tropical nepenthes pitcher plants for ant control

[@vickygreenidge7487]

im going to try this. but ive never seen a friendly pitbull yet

[@khaqankhan3275]

Hello dr richard i am also a mango lover living in miramar i am your fan always watch your video we also have some mango trees in our yard my family want to visit you pl send us your telephone number or address one question are you saling mangoes

[@aliwajid5123]

I thought we in Pakistan have the world best mangos

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

That's debatable.We would have to bring them to the table and compare :)

[@merrickb9559]

Owning a patent on a tree or any other plant is no better than Monsanto. Shame.

[@mayi757]

Looks like an American trick to make them scarce, low availability and get high $ out of selling the fruit or any trees/scions