🥭 Mango, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Mango in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
When to Sow in SEQ
The quintessential SEQ backyard tree. Buy a grafted variety (seeds produce inferior fruit). Kensington Pride (Bowen) is the classic; R2E2 gives huge fruit; Calypso is compact for small gardens. Flowers need a dry spell to set fruit. Spray copper at flowering for anthracnose. Net for fruit fly. Prune after harvest to control size.
Growing Requirements
Kitchen Uses
- Fresh as a snack or in fruit salads
- Made into mango salsa or chutney
- Blended into smoothies and lassi
- Dried or preserved as amchar
Health Benefits
- High in vitamins A and C
- Contains antioxidants and fibre
- SEQ backyard staple fruit tree
- King of tropical fruits
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Pests
- Fruit fly
- Scale
- Blossom midge
Common Diseases
- Anthracnose
- Powdery mildew
Storage
Bench until fully ripe, then fridge for 2 to 3 days. Freeze chunks for smoothies
Value
Saves ~$5-15/week at peak, a single mature tree produces hundreds of mangoes per season
Track Mango in Your Garden
Drag Mango into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Mango to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Mango in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Mango can be sown in September, October, November, December, January, February, March. The quintessential SEQ backyard tree. Buy a grafted variety (seeds produce inferior fruit). Kensington Pride (Bowen) is the classic; R2E2 gives huge fruit; Calypso is compact for small gardens. Flowers need a dry spell to set fruit. Spray copper at flowering for anthracnose. Net for fruit fly. Prune after harvest to control size.