Mango 'Alphonso' (Mangifera indica)

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The amazing golden Alphonso Mango, also known as the King of Mangoes!  Alphonso, native to India, is prized for it's rich, creamy, sweet flavor and non-fibrous texture.  It's juicy flesh has a strong aroma and a delicious tropical flavor with a hint of peach, apricot, and citrus.  Alphonso is fast-growing and bread for disease resistance. It grows up to only 10-15 feet tall, making it easy to grow in a pot and bring indoors over the winter if you live in a northern climate.

How to Grow Alphonso Mango

Plant Type
Tropical/Subtropical Fruit Tree

Harvest Season
Summer

Mature Size
10-15 ft 

Soil & Moisture
Rich, deep, well-draining soil with moderate moisture but will grow well in many soil types as long as there is good drainage. It's heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established. 

Light Requirements
Full Sun

Self-Fertile
Yes

Growth Rate
Medium

Zone Hardiness
Outdoors 9-11 (frost protection until established); Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation
Our Alphonso Mango's are grafted and ready to produce.

How to Grow Mango

Plant Type: Tropical Fruit Tree

Harvest Season: Summer - Fall. Mango's ripen on the tree and are ready to harvest 3 to 5 months after flowering.

Mature Size: Can be maintained in a container at about 6-10 ft. in the ground, grows to about 10-15 ft. or up to 30 ft. 

Soil & Moisture: Rich, well-draining soil. Water well when flowering.

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade

Zone Hardiness: 9-11  

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