How many years does it take for a mango sapling to bear fruit?

The mango tree is an evergreen tree, and the fruit of the mango tree is the mango we commonly eat. Mangoes contain large amounts of vitamins, carotene, and also mineral elements such as iron and calcium. So how many years does it take for a mango sapling to bear fruit?

1. Growing requirements of the mango tree

1. Water

The mango tree has a fairly strong tolerance for drought but does not tolerate waterlogging. Generally, it can be planted anywhere with annual rainfall of more than 700 mm. Sufficient water will make the mango's vegetative growth excessively vigorous, which is not conducive to flowering and fruiting, and at the same time will intensify the breeding and damage of pests and diseases. However, if the soil is too dry, it will cause flower and fruit drop.

2. Temperature

Mango likes high temperatures and does not tolerate cold. During the flowering period, it especially avoids low-temperature weather with continuous drizzle. The effective temperature for mango growth is 15-35°C, and the optimum temperature for growth is 24-27°C. Flowering can only proceed with normal pollination and fertilization above 20°C; below 20°C, the anthers do not split open and the pollen does not germinate, affecting fruit set.

3. Soil

Mango does not have very strict requirements for soil texture. Apart from extremely barren saline-alkali land, it can be planted in all types of soil, from alluvial soil to lateritic red soil. Because mango is a deep-rooted fruit tree, it should be planted on plots with deep soil layers, good drainage, and a low groundwater table.

4. Light

Mango likes warmth and light. Abundant sunlight is extremely beneficial to the growth and fruiting of mango. During the flowering period, strong sunshine, warm weather, and low relative humidity are conducive to pollination and fertilization, resulting in a high fruit-setting rate, brightly colored fruit, and a stronger flavor, and the fruit keeps well. Orchards facing north have weaker light, so yields are lower and pests and diseases occur easily.

2. How many years does it take for a mango sapling to bear fruit?

Grafted mango saplings generally take 4-7 years to bear fruit, and at the fastest can bear fruit in 3 years. If it is a mango sapling propagated from seed, the time needed to bear fruit will be much longer, and it may not bear fruit even after 10 years.

During the growth period of the mango tree, attention must also be paid to pest and disease control. The main pests during the growth of the mango tree include the mango shoot borer, the white moth wax cicada, longhorn beetles, and fruit flies, among which the mango shoot borer mainly damages the tender shoots and flower clusters of the mango tree, and when the actual damage is severe, it can make it difficult for mango to produce fruit effectively.

Control can be carried out by spraying insecticides such as chlorpyrifos emulsifiable concentrate at the corresponding concentration.