- Okrung Tong Mango is one of the most popular varieties in Thailand
- The fruit is very sweet, with the highest sugar content of any mango tested in Florida
- It has a strong Indo-Chinese flavor and is somewhat fibrous
- The fruit are small, hang in clusters, and drop off the tree when ripe
- Ripening Season: Late May-June
- Fruit Size: 1/2 pound
- Approximate height: 2-3 Feet
- This tree ships in a 3-Gallon plastic container with soil and Triple layer protection
- Very sweet. With the highest sugar content of any mango tested in Florida
- Grown in our plant nursery in Homestead, Florida with the benefits of our subtropical weather
- Another excellent Thai cultivar introduced to Florida in 1973
How to plant an Okrung Tong Mango Tree
- Choose a sunny location for planting. Be sure to allow a 15 foot diameter space for the tree so it has room to grow.
- Do not mix any potting soil, manure, fertilizer or anything with the soil when you plant
- Take the tree out of the container by laying it on its side and slipping the container off
- Bury the root ball so the soil level is the same as it was in the container
- Leave a mound around the tree for form a basin, fill with water, washing the soil into any empty pockets around the root ball
- Now is the time to fertilize. Be extra careful because mangoes are very susceptible to burning with excessive fertilizing
- Recommended fertilizer: 8-3-9 (or similar), with manganese, iron and zinc. Scatter one level tablespoon per foot of tree height
- Established mango trees are very thrifty, requiring less fertilizer
Watering your Okrung Tong Mango Tree
- Month 1: Soak thoroughly twice a week or more if required
- Month 2-3: Water once a week
- Month 4-12: Water weekly during dry spells
- Established mango trees are very thrifty, requiring less water
Fertilizing Okrung Tong Mango Trees
- 2-3 Years: Once a month, scatter one level tablespoon of 12-5-9 fertilizer per foot of tree height, except in November through January
- Fruiting Trees: Switch to a 4-4-8 fertilizer that includes trace elements. Apply once a year, right after the fruit are off the tree
- Scatter 1/4 cup of fertilizer per foot of tree height. The fruits are better if you do not fertilize while it has flowers or fruit on it.