Carrie Mango
Quick grow facts
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What it is
Mangifera indica, otherwise known as Mango, is a popular fruit tree and the national tree of Bangladesh. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)
PFAFWhy grow/eat it
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How to use it
Fruit: eat raw or cooked. One of the most popular fruits in the world, it is commonly eaten raw, is juiced and can also be prepared in a variety of ways such as in chutneys, jams, pickles etc.
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Container tips
The optimal climate for growing mango ranges from the monsoon tropics to the frost-free subtropics, with a marked dry, or cool, season of at least three months to promote flowering. It succeeds at any elevation up to about 1,200 metres, but for commercial purposes 600 metres is the maximum elevation.
PFAFCautions
In sensitive individuals, ingestion of the fruit or skin contact with the juice may cause a rash like that of poison ivy. (Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested)
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