Hello folks, we zeroed in on the above locations for a Mango grove. Any inputs which one is better in terms of climate/soil? It's going to be a lot of young plants. Need some inputs. Also any good grove maintenance companies in these locations you can suggest.
lot of nonsense responses with advice based on theoretical or 20+++ year future 'possible' climates. Let's focus on facts instead of feelings about the new world order in 20 years shall we folks of the forum?
here's facts i know of location near me - bokeelia.
Climate is ideal for mango raising. Very little disease pressure, ideal temps, and reasonable soil. Lots of land available to start new and likely also established groves available to purchase. Be forewarned that groves to purchase likely (though not guaranteed) focus on commercial production with lots of tommy atkins and/or haden mango. Not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely a factor.
some detractors of Pine island to consider: not the easiest place to get to, salt water intrusion on wells -- there's not really city water available, sugar-sand or similar soil (not bad for mango, but worth considering building up for better early growth and yield)