Mango Tree 'Tommy Atkins' - South Africa's Favourite Summer Mango (trees are grafted and approximately 1m tall and can start producing in a year)
Bring the taste of South African summer to your garden with the legendary Tommy Atkins mango tree. This popular and hardy cultivar is perfectly suited to our local climate, producing generous harvests of stunning red-blushed fruit that signal the start of mango season across Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal .
While not the sweetest mango variety, Tommy Atkins is prized for its vibrant appearance, consistent yields, excellent shelf life, and resistance to bruisingmaking it the reliable choice for home growers who want beautiful fruit that lasts .
Why You'll Love Tommy Atkins:
· Stunning Visual Appeal: The medium to large fruit features thick, leathery skin that blushes into a beautiful sunset of red, yellow, and purple as it ripens
· Reliable & Consistent: A vigorous grower that produces abundant harvests year after year with minimal fuss
· Early Season Bounty: One of the first mango varieties to ripen in South Africa, kicking off the summer fruit season from December
· Excellent Keeping Qualities: Thick skin protects the fruit, giving it exceptional shelf life and transport resilience
· Manageable Size: Reaches about 4-5 metres in height and width, suitable for most gardens
South African Growing Guide:
· Climate: Thrives in warm, frost-free areas (temperatures between 10°C and 35°C). Perfect for Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KZN, and with protection, parts of the Western Cape . Protect young trees from frost in inland gardens.
· Sunlight: Demands full sun (6-8 hours daily) for sweet fruit and healthy growth
· Soil: Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-7.2). Sandy loam enriched with acid compost is ideal
· Watering: Water every 2-3 days during flowering and fruit development. Once established, let rainfall do the workreduce to every 2-3 weeks in winter
· Mulching: Apply organic mulch like pine bark to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Keep mulch clear of the trunk
· Fertilising: Apply rapid-release nitrogen fertiliser just before flowering. A slow-release option every 4-5 months works well
· Pruning: Prune immediately after harvest to maintain 3-4 main branches and encourage airflow . This early cultivar should be pruned right after picking
Harvesting:
Pick your fruit about 4-5 months after flowering, when the skin shows its characteristic red blush and the fruit gives slightly when gently squeezed .
A taste of South African sunshinereliable, beautiful, and delicious.
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