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eez0

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Planting multiple mangoes in a small space
« on: June 02, 2022, 03:59:15 PM »
In a small space of about 2.5 by 6 meters in my backyard, I want to plant 3 mango varieties, or maybe 2 and an Hass avocado.

I was thinking what would be the best strategy. Some ideas:
  • Plant them separated by ~2m. If planting an avocado, maybe the mangoes closer and then more room for the avocado
  • If 2 mangoes and avocado, plant the 2 mangoes separated by less than a meter so they grow as "the same tree", and then the avocado in the other side.

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Re: Planting multiple mangoes in a small space
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2022, 04:09:06 PM »
Better to have one avo, one mango, and top work them with multiple types - at least in my opinion. Your planting area will be ok till maybe 3-5 years then really difficult to manage.

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Re: Planting multiple mangoes in a small space
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2022, 07:05:44 PM »
the idea is to prune them to keep them manageable. This so-called "backyard orchard culture".