What’s the purpose of the bag?
Shannon said:
What’s the purpose of the bag?
The bag helps trap moisture and encourages the roots to grow, making it easier for the mango branch to grow independently.
Shannon said:
What’s the purpose of the bag?
The bag helps trap moisture and encourages the roots to grow, making it easier for the mango branch to grow independently.
Wow, I didn’t know that. Thanks for explaining!
Shannon said:
What’s the purpose of the bag?
The bag helps trap moisture and encourages the roots to grow, making it easier for the mango branch to grow independently.
Oh, so this is air layering to create a new tree?
Are you taking an aerial cutting? I wish I lived in a warm place where mangoes could ripen.
Leif said:
Are you taking an aerial cutting? I wish I lived in a warm place where mangoes could ripen.
Yes, I used air layering here. It’s kind of like cloning since the mangoes will be identical to the parent tree. Growing from seed can sometimes produce unexpected results.
Leif said:
Are you taking an aerial cutting? I wish I lived in a warm place where mangoes could ripen.
I’d love to send you some ripe mangoes if I could!
Leif said:
Are you taking an aerial cutting? I wish I lived in a warm place where mangoes could ripen.
I’d love to send you some ripe mangoes if I could!
That’s so kind of you. I’d appreciate that so much! 
@Landry
The person who posted this has 9000 trees of 50 varieties!
@Landry
Wait, there are more than two types of mangoes? I’ve been missing out on so much!
@Landry
I’m no expert, but have you tried Guimaras mangoes from the Philippines? After tasting those, I can’t enjoy the Mexican mangoes we get here in the U.S.
Thanks for sharing this. There’s just something magical about seeing fruit grow!
This is so exciting! Glad it worked out for you.
So, do you cut and transplant after the roots form? How long does it take from bagging to transplant? Also, does using older, bigger branches cause slower growth compared to smaller, newer ones?
Kim said:
So, do you cut and transplant after the roots form? How long does it take from bagging to transplant? Also, does using older, bigger branches cause slower growth compared to smaller, newer ones?
Using thicker branches usually leads to faster and stronger rooting. I’ve taken aerial cuttings from various plants, and it can take 3-6 months here in the UK. In the tropics, it’s probably much quicker because warmth really speeds things up.
Do the flowers smell as good as loquat flowers?
Weird fact: Mangoes taste like dish soap to me. It’s such a bummer.
Luca said:
Weird fact: Mangoes taste like dish soap to me. It’s such a bummer.
Unripe mango tastes like pine needles to me!
Luca said:
Weird fact: Mangoes taste like dish soap to me. It’s such a bummer.
Kent mangoes taste like diesel exhaust to me. It’s such a strange flavor.