I am sure many of us may be wondering on how to get an idea to get Alphonso mangoes to be grown in own backyards. There can be many doubts in your mind like how well they can grow in pots, how much space they need to grow and more. Generally Alphonso are large to medium trees that bear fruit seasonally. But the good news is that they can be grown in your backyards. But before you go ahead with planting the tree be ready for some real physical hard word ahead.
The mango trees are known to grow in tropical and subtropical climates and need lot of sunlight for their growth. Hence they should be planted in a place where there is plenty of direct sunlight available and on well drained soil. Winds are known to cause damage to the mango trees. This means that you need to find the place in your backyard where there good exposure to sunlight and less windy. You need not worry that your plant may be destroyed due to the summer or heat, they grow well with sunlight. Get your mango plants from a reliable nursery and carefully remove it from the bag before you place on the pot or on the backyard.
Mango needs constant soil moisture, so it is very important that you water them regularly. This regular soil moisture ensures that they yield good quality mangoes. As we all know fertile soil is important for the growth of the mango trees. It is advised that you need not apply any chemical fertilizers for the first two years. But it is always advised that you can go for organic fertilizers that cause less harm for the tree as well as the fruits. Mango trees are more prone to diseases and pest when they flower, hence proper care to be given at this stage or else all your hard work will go for a toss. You can harvest them once they are at a mature green stage, and keep them for ripening.
Alphonso are considered to be the best variety in whole mango family and you need to take proper care so as to yield a good harvest from them. It would be a wonderful idea to grow this exotic fruit in your backyard and get to taste mangoes which you can be sure are organically grown and 100% chemical free. If you have time and space and desire to grow the tree and see it bear fruits, you can certainly go ahead and plant them in your backyard. This hard work will give sweet fruits that you can relish and enjoy with your loved ones.